Do you find yourself dragging through the day, needing extra coffee or snacks just to keep going? Fatigue and low energy are common symptoms during menopause, leaving many women feeling drained and unmotivated.
Here’s why it happens: The hormonal shifts of menopause, especially the decline in estrogen, can disrupt your metabolism and energy regulation. Add in poor sleep or stress and it’s no wonder you feel like you’re running on empty.
But there’s good news—your plant-based lifestyle can provide the fuel you need to regain your energy and vitality!
Foods to Fight Fatigue
Here are some plant-based power foods to help you feel more energized:
- Quinoa: This high-protein grain provides a steady source of energy without blood sugar spikes.
- Sweet Potatoes: Packed with complex carbs and fiber, they release energy slowly to keep you going.
- Spinach: A rich source of iron and magnesium, two key nutrients for combating fatigue.
- Avocado: Loaded with healthy fats and potassium, it’s a great way to fuel your body and brain.
- Lentils: High in protein and fiber, they’re perfect for keeping you satisfied and energized.
Quick Energy-Boosting Recipe: Sweet Potato Power Bowl
Here’s a simple way to incorporate these foods into your routine:
- Roast a sweet potato: Slice into cubes, drizzle with a touch of balsamic vinegar (no oil needed) and roast at 400°F for 25 minutes.
- Cook some quinoa: Prepare it according to package instructions.
- Add fresh spinach: Toss a handful of spinach into the warm quinoa to wilt slightly.
- Top with avocado slices: Add half an avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Sprinkle with lentils: Use canned lentils (rinsed and drained) for ease or cook your own ahead of time.
This vibrant bowl is delicious, easy to prepare and provides sustained energy to power you through the day.
🥑 This Weeks Challenge
Try incorporating one of these fatigue-fighting foods into your meals each day this week. Start your morning with a soaked sweet potato with cinnamon, enjoy a quinoa salad for lunch or whip up a spinach salad with dinner. Small, intentional changes can lead to big shifts in how you feel.
Let’s Recharge Together
Feeling low energy doesn’t have to be your norm. If you’d like personalized support in creating a plant-based plan that boosts your vitality, I’m here to help!
Here’s to powering through your day with energy and ease!
I started out several years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
