7 Nutritional Changes that help reduce Fatigue
Fatigue is often a sign of nutritional deficiency. Consuming refined foods loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats, can lead to toxic overload and stress the digestive system. Eating a well-balanced diet is a great way to boost energy levels, and promote digestive health.
- Eat complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and beans. Complex carbs help to ensure that blood sugar levels do not fluctuate. They provide energy, boost metabolism and brain function, and have lots of fiber.
- Avoid simple carbs such as pasta and white rice, as these use up energy quickly, and cause a quick rise in blood sugar levels.
- Avoid simulants and diuretics such as Coffee, Tea and Alcohol. These substances provide an artificial stimulant that over time is actually robbing your body of energy. They are also diuretics that stimulate the kidneys to release water and driving dehydration.
- Hydrate with water. Fatigue, headaches, brain fog and muscle pain are often a symptom of inadequate water intake. If you are not drinking enough water, you may very well be thirsty not tired. So be sure to get enough fresh water each day. The recommended amount is 8 glasses (about 250ml each).
- Eat more protein. Consuming sufficient amounts of protein helps to balance blood sugar, so that energy levels don’t fluctuate. Good sources of protein include turkey, fish, and chicken.
- Don’t forget your iron. Iron rich foods such as eggs, red meat, and dark green leafy vegetables, should be an important part of your diet. They help with the production of hemoglobin that transports oxygen to various cells of the body. It is then used to produce energy.
- Go for colour. When choosing foods, remember that nature provides an array of colourful foods that are healthy and nutrient rich. Carrots, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, and spinach are a few of the food options that will brighten your plate, and provide the energy you need to fight fatigue.
