Foods that Fight Fatigue

Age-standardised disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from Bipolar disorder by country (per 100,000 inhabitants). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Your body runs off what you feed it, so the best way to get the most out of your food is to make sure youíre giving yourself the best you can get. While the depression aspect of bipolar disorder attempts to cast you into lethargy, you can fight back with the right foods.

These tips about what to eat and what to avoid can help you battle your way through the sluggish feelings of depression.

When you eat is just as important as what you eat. Did you ever notice how you feel sluggish after a big lunch or dinner? Thatís because your body is using its energy to digest that big meal instead of powering the rest of your body. The easiest way to avoid the post-meal coma is to eat smaller-portioned meals throughout the day. This will keep your body fueled regularly and can help you lose weight

Yeah, a Big Mac and fries might be comforting while youíre eating it, but all that grease and processed food does nothing more than prevent hunger. Processed foodsósuch as canned foods high in sodium, candy, most packaged foods, boxed meals, and pre-cooked meatsótypically full of unwanted chemicals, preservatives, sodium, and other compounds that can slow you down

The fresher your food is, the more nutrients it will contain. Unlike processed foods that are stripped of nutrients for a higher shelf life, fresh foods contain maximum nutrients and are the easiest for your body to digest. Eating in-season fruits and vegetables ensure that they ripened in the earth, not the back of a truck. Farmers markets are your best bet for finding fresh produce