Hey there Collegiettes,
With second semester gearing up, stress levels are high and sleep is scarce. Late nights in the library, 8am classes, running from meeting to meeting; it’s not abnormal to feel tired and exhausted throughout the week. With so much going on, we almost expect to feel tired. However, your fatigue could actually be a symptom of more than just your busy schedule. Many of us don’t know that fatigue is often linked to nutrient deficiencies in our diets.
Vitamin B, Magnesium and Vitamin D are some of the most common nutrients lacking in our diets. This presents issues as they are also three nutrients that play a critical role in the conversion of food to energy within our bodies.
Now the most important part: How can you make sure to incorporate these nutrients into your diet on a daily basis? These nutrients can be found in many foods, but here is a short list to give you some ideas! Some foods high in magnesium include spinach, yogurt, almonds, black beans, bananas and dark chocolate. Vitamin D can be found in eggs, most breakfast cereals, soymilk, mushrooms. Additionally, some foods high in B vitamins are green leafy vegetables, dairy products like milk and yogurt, chicken, salmon and potatoes.
Try adding a few of these foods to your diet, and see if you feel a difference!
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