These essential foods to fight fatigue and boost your immunity

As winter approaches, fatigue is felt more and more. The cold eats into our reserves and the sun, which is absent, provides us with much less vitamin D. To combat this fatigue, it is by no means necessary to resort to food supplements. To recharge the batteries, simply take care of your power supply. Anaïs Grangerac gives us five foods that naturally boost the energy gauge in Hello! La Matinale TF1.

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Dark chocolate

Gourmet, dark chocolate (70% minimum) is also a mine of resources for the body. Indeed, it is rich in magnesium and antioxidants. It also helps secrete serotonin, the happiness hormone, but not only that. Indeed, the Brain Institute recalls that serotonin “acts in particular in the regulation of mood, sleep-wake alternation, appetite, pain perception, body temperature, libido and alertness“. Dark chocolate is therefore an ally in boosting energy and helping us sleep better. Little extra: it does not make you gain weight.

Fruits and vegetables

It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are suppliers of vitamins and minerals. To benefit from their benefits and the fibers they contain, we eat them whole and not in juice. Among the superstars, we find citrus fruits like oranges and lemons to stock up on vitamin C, but also kiwis. Bananas provide magnesium, as do spinach, broccoli and all green leafy vegetables.

Pumpkin seeds

Autumn is squash season, it would be a shame to do without the benefits of their seeds. Rich in magnesium, fiber and iron, they help fight fatigue and anemia, but they are also beneficial for increasing the feeling of satiety. They can be put absolutely anywhere: in salads, yogurts or even soups. Don’t hesitate to prepare small crackers made from oats, spelled and pumpkin seeds to stock up on energy during the day.

Eggs

Rich in iron, magnesium, omega-3, vitamins A, D, K and E, eggs are your allies in ensuring the proper functioning of the immune system and maintaining normal energy metabolism. They are low in calories, but rich in nutrients and healthy fats, they are nutritious and filling and can be cooked in a thousand and one ways. Choose organic and free-range eggs to benefit from all the benefits.

Fish and seafood

In winter, we are seriously lacking in vitamin D. To stock up, we don’t hesitate to turn to salmon. Seafood is also rich in zinc, which plays a key role in immune function. Indeed, this trace element is weakly present in our body and yet it is essential since it stimulates our defenses and protects us against cell aging. And, because the end-of-year holidays are approaching, it’s the perfect time to indulge in seafood.

Conversely, we avoid industrial products that are too processed, too refined or too sweet. Because while they are comforting in the moment and give us temporary energy, the blood sugar drop that follows is terrible. Result: we end up with more fatigue. We therefore opt for a healthy and balanced diet.