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8 of the best fatigue-fighting food

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Pass on the keto diet

The keto diet might be good for fast weight loss but experts don’t rate it for health, as not getting enough carbohydrates can sap your energy levels.

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Not just any old carb

The types of carbohydrates you eat have a direct effect on your blood glucose levels and therefore how energized you feel.

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No meal skipping

The British National Health Service (NHS) recommends eating at regular times – three meals a day and a snack if you need it – to keep energy levels on an even keel.

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Porridge power

Oats count as a low GI carb that releases sugars into your system over a slower period than refined carbs like white bread and many breakfast cereals.

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Have tuna for lunch

To help minimise the afternoon energy dip, having some protein at lunch is always a good idea,” explains registered dietitian Helen Bond.

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Chilled pasta boost

Both white and wholegrain pastas have a low GI thanks to the complex structure of carbs they contain, which the body can only digest slowly.

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Order the steak

According to the British Nutrition Foundation, 27% of women have low iron intakes and one in 20 has low iron deficiency anaemia and low body iron stores.

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Drink, drink, drink

Don’t get so busy that you forget to get your recommended six to eight glasses of fluid daily.

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