What foods had helped you fighting fatigue?

Alatariel75 wrote: »

I don't understand what you mean, dehydrated with fatigue. Dehydration needs water.

I agree.

A tall glass of cold water in the middle of the afternoon is almost as effective as coffee.

But a cup of coffee or tea can be a nice addition too, sometimes, to ward off fatigue.

I have never found specific foods to make me feel dehydrated or fatigued or the opposite. Improving sleep quality and staying active are the best ways to get more energy (along with strategically used caffeine). I would think eating a well balanced, calorie appropriate diet would help support that.

Many people who are dieting feel low energy because they aren't eating enough so make sure your calorie goal isn't too aggressive.

A hard boiled egg late morning can get moving!

Water, caffeine, dates, chocolate , beef.

I feel best overall if I get:

* plenty of protein (I shoot for at least 0.6-0/8g per pound of healthy goal weight);
* adequate fat (0.35-0.45g per ditto), a good share of it from healthy sources like olive oil, avocados, nuts, etc. (and no trans fats, ideally);
* at least 5 servings daily of varied fruits and vegetables, ideally more;
* a reasonable number of calories (i.e., when losing, not a rapid loss rate);
* enough water (people differ; about 8 cups daily works for me unless I'm extra active or it's hot/dry).

Specific food choices? Any foods I enjoy that accomplish the above. (Life is too short to eat foods that aren't tasty.) And I eat treats when the above have been accomplished but I still have the calories: Chocolate, craft beer, ice cream, wine, chips . . . .

I drink coffee every morning. I might have another one later in the afternoon, but rarely.

As far as hydration, its not just just water for me but replenishment of electrolytes in general. Fatigue to me might represent that I am missing something from diet or from not eating enough calories in general. If I am exercising, am I exercising to the point where its not energizing me? Could it be related to where I am in my monthly cycle?

I ensure I eat my recommended calorie intake, not trying to go lower than that, setup my diary each day to meet my moderate protein goal and setup carbs and fats accordingly. I know which macros provide me with the most energy balance. I do not restrict the types of calories I consume.

Not getting enough food will make you fatigued. Are you hitting your minimum calories daily?

Not getting quality sleep will make you fatigued. Are you getting enough sleep?

Vitamins that have helped me stay energized include vitamin D and the B vitamins.

There's always caffeine in the morning.

An energizing meal for me includes lots of vegetables and all the macros. So it might be a Mediterranean salad.

Over the long haul doing regular cardiovascular exercise has increased my stamina.

Yes, I try to stay clear of pre-packaged foods and ever since I started taking my new all natural supplements of a Sunrise, Nitro and Sunset vitamin, I have noticed my cravings have drastically decreased, I have so much more energy and I feel so much better.

I am loving eating more fruits and veggies- I use frozen a lot for convenience and it has really helped me.