There are days you would be extremely exhausted and tired. And for those days, you would need energy—in the form of food—to run your body in a perfect manner. However, some eating behaviours also contribute to fatigue.
For instance, sometimes you may feel sluggish and lazy after eating a big meal. It happens because your body uses its energy to digest a big meal instead of powering the rest of your body. Consider eating several smaller meals throughout the day and going for a short walk after eating to help aid digestion and prevent sluggishness.
A few foods that can get you back on track include: Unprocessed foods Foods that are packed with sugar, additives, sodium, and trans fats do not provide your body with any nutrients like vitamins and minerals, which it needs to run efficiently. These also lead to more inflammation, which eventually causes medical conditions that slow your body and cause fatigue. And so, you must swap out packaged or canned foods, candy, boxed meals, and pre-cooked meats for unprocessed whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Non-caffeinated beverages While it is fine to drink caffeine in moderation, studies say it only gives a short-term boost due to antioxidants. Drinking too much caffeine can cause severe fatigue, headaches, and insomnia. So, always make sure to drink non-caffeinated beverages like lemon or coconut water, water, lassi, smoothies, or fresh fruit juices which give.