More and more people these days struggle with being exhausted and I get asked all the time: what to eat if you have fatigue? In this post, I’ll be sharing with you the top 4 best foods to help with fatigue in addition to quick, easy, and affordable recipes that go along with them to help you get started feeling more energy!
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#1: Oats
Oats help your body fight fatigue in a couple of ways. One, they are high in fiber which helps you to feel full longer and thus helps you not eat as often. When we eat all the time, our body uses energy for the digestive system so we feel fatigued or tired. Secondly, oats have Thiamine (Vitamin B1) which turns carbs into energy. It is common to see low Thiamine levels in patients diagnosed with fatigue. Try steel-cut oats in this recipe!
#2: Bananas
Bananas help your body fight fatigue in that they are a great source of carbohydrates which, as we learned earlier, are turned into energy. You can easily add them to oatmeal, blueberry banana nut bread, a smoothie, or even ice cream! They also contain Vitamin B6 which makes neurotransmitters that help fight depression. Fatigue and depression go hand in hand for many people.
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#3: Watermelon/Water
Watermelon helps your body fight fatigue because it’s mostly water! (Check out this DELICIOUS watermelon salad recipe from A Virtual Vegan!) 60% of our bodies is water and water is needed for EVERY cell function in the body so you kinda need it. When you are dehydrated, your kidneys get a build-up of waste which slows down all the other processes in the body and can lead to fatigue. Watermelon is 92% water so don’t be shy!
#4: Black Beans
Finally, black beans help your body fight fatigue thanks to their high iron content. Iron is needed for making red blood cells which are responsible for carrying oxygen to all your body. If your iron is low, your cells are not getting enough oxygen and that can lead to fatigue. I love simple beans and rice with some salsa, guacamole, fresh spinach and hot sauce! You can find that recipe here.
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Conclusion
To summarize, the top 4 best foods to help with fatigue are oats, bananas, watermelon, and black beans. Do you have a go-to food that helps with your energy? Let me know in the comments below! I would love to hear from you! Feel free to share this post with a friend fighting fatigue and follow me on Pinterest and Facebook! Until next time, I’ll see you in the kitchen!
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