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Do you feel your energy dropping and fatigue coming on? A balanced diet overall, as well as certain individual foods, can invigorate us and give us energy, thereby combating the feeling of tiredness.
Foods that tackle the feeling of fatigue
Honey
It provides us with immediate energy and also antioxidants, which are an instant “remedy” for fatigue. Honey is pleasant in taste, and at the same time is a unique substitute for sugar, so it can give your tired body the necessary boost.
Include it in your diet either at breakfast or as an evening snack together with yogurt and nuts.
Nuts
A magnesium deficiency in the body may be one of the main causes of our fatigue. Frequent consumption of nuts works strongly against this; they are rich not only in magnesium but also in coenzyme Q10, which has been shown to improve mood and strongly combat fatigue and melancholy.
Fatty fish
They are probably the most important source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which among other things contribute to good brain health and especially to the ability to remember.
Fish also contain amino acids that influence serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving our mood.
Fruits and vegetables
Stressful situations increase our need for antioxidants, both vitamins and non-nutrient compounds.
Because fruits and vegetables are among the most important sources of antioxidant substances, make sure to consume them daily in the amount of 5 portions of fruits and vegetables, one of which may be 100% natural juice, as recommended by official health and nutrition agencies.
Chocolate
Two or three pieces of dark chocolate are enough to… lift your mood. Two or three pieces of chocolate can help you feel good, but be careful with the amount (only two or three pieces) and the quality (prefer dark chocolate over milk or white).
Tea
According to a study by University College London, in a group of people who drank tea approximately four times a day for 6 weeks, cortisol levels (better known as the stress hormone) were reduced after a stressful moment.
Water
A recent survey among athletes showed that 92% of respondents stated they are especially tired when the water stores in their body are completely depleted. One of the first signs of dehydration, besides constant thirst, is also inability to concentrate, memory lapses, and ongoing fatigue.
Therefore avoid standard snacks that have been dehydrated during production to preserve them, and rather choose snacks prepared right in front of you, for example a fresh salad.
And finally, never skip the golden rule to drink approximately 2 liters of water a day.
Source: newsitamea.gr
