Nutrients for Fatigue

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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