Fueling Our Bodies to Beat Fatigue

With so much emphasis on food within a weight loss (or weight watching) context, we have forgotten that food is really for - fueling our bodies.

All food sources (fat, protein, and carbs) are used or stored as energy by our bodies. Food gives us the energy to keep moving, thinking, and even breathing, and our energy depends on our diet. Without regularly supplying our bodies with sustenance, we start to feel weak and fatigued.

A Vitamins C and D or iron deficiency can cause fatigue. Keep fatigue at bay by eating foods rich in these nutrients. Some good sources are: dried apricots (iron), fruit (Vit. C) or salmon (Vit. D). Since most people don’t eat enough of the “good for you” foods, be sure to take a quality multivitamin to ensure that you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals.

The best thing to do to avoid fatigue is stay away from sugar. It may give you pep at first, but will eventually leaving you feeling more lethargic than before.