What Should You Eat When You’re Feeling Drained?
If you spend any amount of time online (or even read the labels on some trending food products), you’ve probably come across the term “superfood.” Now, foods can’t actually have super powers…or can they?
What makes certain foods “super” is their association with a bevy of health perks. They’re usually loaded with nutrients, and bound to benefit you in some way or another. “There’s no official definition of a ‘superfood,’ but the term is commonly used to describe foods that offer a high return on their investment to support overall health,” explains Patricia Bannan, RDN, a registered dietitian in Los Angeles. Blueberries, salmon, green tea, and spinach are just a few examples of these so-called superfoods—their impressive nutrition and disease-fighting properties usher them into the club.
Some superfoods can even help fight fatigue. “Food plays a major role in your energy levels,” Bannan says. “Fatigue is often linked to blood sugar dips, dehydration, low iron or B vitamins, or chronic inflammation, but eating balanced meals can help prevent crashes.”
Excerpted from Real Simple
