Happy Monday everyone! Feeling fatigued? Having trouble getting up in the morning? Ready to crash in the afternoon? You’re not the only one I promise!
Many people, especially women, are constantly suffering from lack of energy. Fatigue can be caused by a number of different factors, but for many people poor nutrition can be a big factor to blame.
Food is the body’s fuel so how well you’re able to perform during the day may be directly related to what foods you fill up with during meal and snack time.
SO what do you need?
Carbs for Energy:
A combination of complex and simple carbs is what to aim for to get maximum benefits. Complex carbs are slower to burn like whole grains and starchy vegetables. Whole grains that are high in fiber are what you need for sustained, long-lasting energy.
Protein for Stamina:
Protein is essential for cell growth, the transport of nutrients and hormones through the body, healthy muscles, and a properly working immune system. Be sure to eat a source of protein at each meal, whether lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, eggs, soy, nuts, or low-fat dairy.
Water:
Two-thirds of your body is made up of water. Water helps control temperature, helps digest food, lubricate organs, and plays a major role in creating energy molecules. If you are depleted of water, you probably feel depleted of energy. Your body is working overtime to rehydrate itself instead of producing energy!
There are many other contributors that can be a cause of low energy so start out with these basics and work up from there. Stress, medications, diseases, sleep problems, gut issues, or lack of exercise could also be to blame as well. Getting all of these under control can help get energy levels back to where they belong and get you back on track to feeling energized!
