3 natural ways to fight daytime fatigue

Feeling tired all the time? Ditch the sugar and caffeine and try these three all-natural ways to fight daytime fatigue.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just trying to keep up with the kids, life is exhausting. With the pressure and stress of balancing jobs, family and more, many find that feeling fatigued and groggy has become a way of life.

Most people make the mistake of defining energy as that jittery feeling you get from being “boosted” or stimulated by such things as sugar and caffeine, but these stimulants can actually contribute to fatigue. Clean energy is really about feeling clear and balanced, using diet, rest and exercise to combat fatigue.

Feeling tired all the time? Ditch the sugar and caffeine and try these three all-natural ways to fight daytime fatigue.

  1. Cellular Health

Many of the factors that lead to feelings of low energy and fatigue are the same factors that lead to poor health. New research suggests that starting at the cellular level is the most efficient way to battle fatigue and increase energy. Start by reducing levels of sugar in your diet, and increasing levels of micronutrients with a focus on green, leafy vegetables (try adding to a smoothie).

Tip: If you fall under the recommended 7 ½ cup servings of veggies daily, supplement with a B complex or find green powders to add to a smoothie.

  1. Power up with protein

Most people under consume protein, which makes recovery difficult after physical activity (working out is key to managing stress and battling fatigue). Eating the right protein will also help you gain strength and increase muscle size. Bryce Wylde recommends opting for lean grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, free-range chicken and supplemental, non-GMO plant proteins and whey proteins.

Tip: Average male requires 70g protein per day and average female requires 55g.

  1. Harness free technology tools

There are many free resources and apps available, try a meditation app to “come down” from a hectic day. Just 10-minutes of meditation daily will help you recharge!

Look for fitness apps with fitness and nutrition programs for all levels and design a custom plan based on your goals. These apps are great for goal-setting and tracking your progress and are perfect for those just getting started on a fitness or weight loss plan.