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Fatigue is defined as a feeling
of tiredness, due to exertion that can be both mental and physical. Fatigue is
not just the feeling of exhaustion one feels after doing something strenuous,
but it is when one is tired all the time and cannot seem to recover, which evacuation
is difficult and infrequent. |
| What
causes Fatigue? Fatigue
does not always seem to have an obvious cause, but the most common reasons are: |
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| Stress or excessive physical
activity. | | 2.
| A complete lack of activity
can also lead to fatigue, that is a by-product of boredom and depression. |
| 3.
| Certain medical conditions
like low blood sugar levels, anaemia or damage to liver, heart or kidney can also
cause fatigue. | | 4. | Deficiency
of certain vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium and vitamin D can also be
another cause for fatigue. | |
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The following foods are sure to de-stress you and chase all the fatigue away.
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Fruits and Vegetables: Have plenty of fruits and vegetables as they provide all
the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep us going. Vitamins and minerals boost
our bodies with positive energy and keep us feeling light, yet full. |
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Protein rich foods: Consume protein rich foods like dairy products, dals, pulses
and cereals to strengthen the muscles. Having ¼ cup of sprouts every morning
helps to reduce the fatigue in the latter part of the day. Try my recipe of Bean
Sprouts Salad. | | 3.
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Banana: Two ripe bananas taken everyday after meals help to prevent fatigue as
it provides you instant energy for the body to work. Date Honey Banana Shake is
a delicious remedy to overcome fatigue. | |
4. |
Dates (khajur): Two or three dates boiled in milk for 8 to 10 minutes helps to
eliminate fatigue. | | 5. | Almonds
(badam): A drink made with a mixture of almonds, figs and warm milk helps to relieve
fatigue instantly. | |
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Tea and coffee
Deep fried foods
Refined
foods like maida, pasta, sugar and polished rice
Canned and preserved foods
Fast
foods like pizzas, burgers etc. |
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Indulge in any activity you enjoy. Listen to music, go for a walk or cook as it
will keep our mind and body fresh and alert. | |
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Do not exert yourself more than you can handle. If you are tired of a particular
activity, take a break and then go back to it. | |
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Never miss your breakfast. It provides you the needed energy and keeps you going
throughout the day. | | 4. | Listen
to your hunger pangs. Do not starve. Have a small snack in between meals, even
if it's a piece of fruit or toast, to keep you going till the next meal. Try Magaz,
for one of the small meal of the day. | | 5. | Consume
protein rich foods more frequently. For example, sprouts, dals and dairy products
in any form. Bean Sprouts Salad is a very simple way to disguise sprouts for those
are not very fond or raw sprouts. | | 6. | Drink
plenty of water. | | 7. | Include
plenty of fruits in your daily diet as they contain a fructose, a fruit sugar,
which acts as an instant pick me up. | |
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Fruit
and Vegetable Salad
Paneer Palak Methi Roti
Bean
Sprouts Salad
Date Honey Banana Shake
Magaz
Fresh
Herbal Cup |
