Tired all the time!

Spinach and swiss chard are usually interchangeable in recipes so I wouldnt' worry about finding one over the other.

Decreasing food intake usually makes me tired and always has. IMO just another reason not to go too low calorie. The other thing is that getting some exercise, if you aren't, might help. Even going for a walk after dinner might give you some more energy.
Good luck!

I'm surprised that no one suggested this yet, but if you have a smart phone there is an app called sleep cycle that could help. It monitors how you sleep with the accelerometer in the phone and will wake you up at or near your desired time when you're sleeping the lightest. This may help with making sure your sleep is as efficient as possible. Also I find that I sleep better when I'm active and less tired when I'm consistently taking my multivitamin. Hope you feel better!

I go through this sometimes, too. For me it is usually not enough water. So, lately I have been making a point of drinking a lot of water every day and doing 5 or 10 minutes of some activity after lunch. Looks like every one has a suggestion. Good luck and hope you find your solution!

Eat more- you are often under. Your body can't give you energy without filling up the tank.

I live in Northern Ireland so as much as I would like to see the sun the sun doesn't like to see us lol
I just thought since I had my blood tested all that would show up. Il try taking more iron and vit D.
Yea im guna log it all from now on. I need too to try and get sorted its soooo annoying !
My exercise is pretty patchy also so il try and get a routine and actually stick to it and maybe that will help.

Your doc said your iron levels are fine, right? Did she also test your vit D? I would be very careful upping either, especially through supplements, without a doctor's supervision. Iron especially has quite a low toxicity level, and vitamin D is an oil-soluble vitamin, which means your body has a harder time expelling excess, meaning you can build up toxic levels. (In comparison, water solubles like Vitamin C can be easily expelled in your pee).

Now back to your main question, I agree with others about your protein intake. First of all, since your diet is vegetarian, make sure you are familiar with complementary proteins. Do some research about food combinations that will give you all the essential amino acids (you may not need to eat them in the same meal, but at least in the same day). Make sure that you don't eat simple carbs and starches without fat or protein to help moderate the blood sugar spikes that otherwise happen with sugar intake … the following crashes can often leave you feeling tired. Watch your overall nutrition … eating something that fits in your calories is fine, but it's better to make sure it fits your macros, and make sure that you are getting the adequate nutrition (micronutrients) before you fill too many calories with treats.

About your sleep -- are you sure that you aren't waking at least partly in the night? Many people with sleep apnea don't even realize how many times they wake up (you said you don't snore … do you know that from someone you share a room with?). A sleep study might be a good idea if nothing else gives improvement.

I posted this in food and nutrition but this seems a better place maybe ??

Not sure if this is in the right place but I need help!
I need foods or suggestions to boost my energy levels, I don't really want to resort to energy drinks n caffeine pills !!
I'm exhausted! Like I go to bed at around 10 and struggle to get up for work (I start at 8 am) to be fair I normally wake up around 4.30 am - 5 am then fall back to sleep till the alarm goes off. I don't feel fresh and awake at that time thought that's why I don't get up.
I normally get very tired after I eat my lunch and would nap if I could, which I don't like it makes me feel gross when I wake, if I don't nap I struggle all day to stay awake and have actually fell asleep in work at my desk a couple of times!
Iv been to the doctors and had bloods done, since im veggie I figured it could be to do with that but nope! Bloods are fine all great B12, Iron ect and she was very impressed with my folic intake. My thyroid is fine so is my blood count and something else is grand that I cant remember the name of lol. Glad im fine but it doesn't help me with why im tired! My doctor told me "its just life" not impressed with that, like I could be driving and going to myself "if I fall asleep im going to die" and still need to pull over.
Sorry for the long rant its just soooo annoying and its effecting my relationship now. My partner thinks im lazy and complains when I go to bed early saying I do nothing but go to bed!

Ask your Dr to test you for mononucleosis.