8 a) 8 ways you can eat to fight fatigue

Avoid the white :  Replace white bread, white pasta, white potatoes and rice by whole wheat , sweet potatoes and brown rice

Drink green: Green tea loaded with antioxidants and it also contains natural caffeine that fights fatigue

Protein it up: Eating the right amount of protein helps to balance blood sugar, which in turn avoids energy fluctuations. Men need  5 to 7 ounces of protein per meal while women need approximately 4 to 6 ounces of protein per meal. The palm of your hand is equivalent to 3 ounces of protein.

Water yourself down:  Hydrating yourself daily with 6 to 8 glasses of fresh, clean water, herbal tea or watered down 100 per cent fruit juice

Think crayons: Try to make your plate look as colourful as a pack of Crayola markers

Choose iron-rich foods : We need iron to produce hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells.If your red blood cells can't supply as much oxygen to the cells, resulting in poor energy. Women need twice the amount of iron than men. 

Make lunch a larger meal than dinner: Avoid eating large carbohydrate-dense meals such as toast or a plate of pasta right before bed.

 "how" you eat is also important: It takes 20 minutes for your stomach receptors to register a "full" signal to your brain. By taking your time while you are eating meals, you will eat until you are sufficiently satiated -- not stuffed!

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