As the days begin to grow shorter, energy can lag, making it harder to get through the day. Lifestyle Expert Andrea Metcalf recommends five unique and innovative energy products to help people get motivated and avoid the common 2 p.m. office slump!

Water: Thirst-quenching and energy boosting, energy waters provide a refreshing way to energize.  Hydrive Energy Water’s flavors combine the light flavor and taste of a vitamin-enhanced water with the boost of an energy drink for only 30 calories. hydriveenergy.com.

Bath Soap: If you’re starting to feel that afternoon slump, take a quick bathroom break and wash your hands with Bath Buzz, a peppermint-scented soap infused with 2400 mg. of caffeine, to get a quick boost of caffeine. bathbuzz.com.

Sunflower Seeds: Sunflower seeds don’t just come salted or in barbecue flavor anymore. A single serving of Sum Seeds’ four flavors contain almost twice the energy found in an energy drink. sumseeds.com.

Chocolate: Energems supplements are bite-sized, hard-coated gems made with delicious milk chocolate that contain caffeine, B vitamins and a unique energy blend. With 75 grams of caffeine per serving, Energems give consumers a sweet, chocolaty kick. energems.net.

Jelly Beans: This adult version of everyone’s favorite childhood snack is a fun twist in the caffeinated world. Made in the same flavors as traditional Jelly Belly’s, Jelly Belly’s Extreme Sport Beans are marketed for an athlete looking for a quick and easy energy boost. sportbeans.com.