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2. Oatmeal – High in fiber, oatmeal is the perfect choice for breakfast or a snack. The fiber in oatmeal is soluble which slows down carbohydrate absorption keeping your blood sugar levels constant. Rolled oats and oat bran are both high in soluble fiber, so if oatmeal is not possible, try an oat bran muffin.

3. Coffee – Be sure to pick up on the Moderation part of this suggestion. Coffee can create a quick pick me up. It makes energy stores more available giving muscles easy access which makes them work better. But the energy boost never lasts, so never replace coffee for food. And drink in moderation.

4. Beans – Another source of fiber, beans also contain iron the most important mineral for fighting fatigue. Iron plays a big role in creating red blood cells which carry oxygen to where it’s needed. Other foods rich in iron are dark leafy greens such as spinach or kale, tofu, steamed clams and red meat.

5. Water – Okay, not really a food, but water is vital to your body. When you are dehydrated, your cells borrow water from your blood stream. Cumulative dehydration occurs when you drink too little water over a course of time which creates fatigue.

6. Apples – A day keeps the doctor and fatigue away. Apples have simple sugar for energy and fiber to spread out the energy. Apples have also been studied for the prevention of colon cancer.