Energy at Chelsea Nutrition
Getting your nutrition right and eating the foods that are right for you, can result in great improvements to energy and overall health and well-being. Unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all balanced diet that suits everyone, so it’s a question of finding out what works for you and which foods and nutrition suit you the best. Some people do well with more carbohydrates, others do better with more protein – it all depends on your personal make-up. Lack of energy is many people’s number one concern and the right nutrition can make an enormous difference to how you feel every day.
Other than eating foods that don’t suit your metabolic type, some of the reasons for lack of energy can include:
- Dehydration – this is the number one cause of low energy
- Vitamin and mineral deficiency – we all have different requirements and needs – B vitamins, magnesium and vitamin C are key energy boosting supplements
- Low blood sugar or erratic blood sugar levels which are often characterised by a mid- afternoon energy crash
- Under functioning thyroid - hypothyroidism
- Adrenal fatigue
- Depression and/or stress
- Candida and other digestive problems
- Allergies and food intolerances – wheat is a common culprit
- And the most obvious one ... lack of sleep
Get the energy you need to make you feel like jumping for joy!
During your consultation your diet and lifestyle are analysed and potential nutrient deficiencies are identified. When appropriate laboratory tests are used to assess conditions like low thyroid, adrenal fatigue, micronutrient deficiencies, allergies and digestive problems, which may be sapping your energy.
Quick tips for better energy:
- Drink more water – a glass every hour
- Opt for protein (fish, chicken or meat) and salad or green vegetables rather than pasta or sandwiches for lunch
- Avoid sugar and sugary foods and drinks – they use up B vitamins and minerals when they’re metabolised and can leave you feeling worse in the long-term
Nutritional therapy identifies and addresses the underlying reasons for your lack of energy thus helping you to improve your overall health and to maximise your physical and mental performance
“ I’m happy to say that the 4 o’clock slump is definitely a thing of the past. I feel brighter and better and so much more energetic. And I’m astonished (and proud) at how the contents of my fridge have changed – and quite painlessly! I am recommending you to all my friends, thank you. ”
Jane M
Jane consulted Chelsea Nutrition because she wanted an overall improvement to her health. She specifically wanted more energy.
