Feeling tired? Eat this.

Do you feel tired ALL the time? Sometimes it can feel like you haven't slept in a week, have run 3 ultra-marathons and worked for 500 hours straight just 30 minutes after you've risen from a restful 10 hour sleep.

A bit of tiredness is normal. It of course tells us that we need to rest. 

But, some of us seem to be in a state of near-constant tiredness. 

Lots of things come into play, but taking some dietary steps can help you to feel bright eyed and bushy tailed fairly quickly. Try these: 

Eat a low GI diet

One of the fastest ways to zap your energy is to experience blood sugar swings. Foods that release their energy quickly, like refined carbs cause our blood sugar level to rise sharply, and what goes up must come down. Blood sugar levels are tightly controlled and when we experience surges, we secrete the hormone insulin, which tells the cells in the body to take up more sugar. The more rapidly insulin is released, the more rapidly the glucose is taken up. Blood sugar levels then plummet which makes us feel tired and sluggish. Most of us then reach for another 'pick me up' snack and the whole process starts again. 

 

The key is to choose foods that will release energy slowly, and to then combine them to slow this down even more. Start by choosing a wholegrain, complex carbohydrates such as multigrain breads and quinoa, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins. The next thing is to combine them. Try to have a complex carb, lean proteinm a vegetable and plenty of good fats with every meal. 

Increase B vitamin intake

A lot of people are deficient in the B vitamins. They are essential for energy production. They are abundant in loads of foods but are easily destroyed in cooking and processing. When glucose enters our cells, it has to be converted into a substance called ATP, which is what our cells actually run on. 

 

Try incorporating more whole grains, yeast, mushrooms and asparagus into your diet. 

Eat little and often

It's better to eat small meals every couple of hours than it is to eat 3 big meals a day, or even skipping meals. 

 

Eating every couple of hours will keep your blood sugar levels topped up and the nutrients coming in. 

Stay hydrated

Even slight dehydration can really make you feel tired. Aim to drink 6 - 8 glasses each day.

Kate Xx

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