Water: An Energy You Can’t See.
Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue in older adults. Fatigue is often mistaken for dehydration. Drinking enough water (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day) helps keep the mind alert and the body active.
Tip: Add slices of lemon or cucumber to flavor your water and make it more palatable.
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Legumes: The Power of Plants for Seniors.
Lentils, chickpeas, and beans are an excellent source of iron, fiber, and plant-based protein. Iron is essential for transporting oxygen in the blood and preventing anemia, a common cause of fatigue in older adults.
Lunch idea: A lentil and vegetable soup is inexpensive, nutritious, and revitalizing.
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Green vegetables: chlorophyll and natural iron.
Spinach, broccoli, Swiss chard, and kale are packed with iron, magnesium, and folic acid. They help produce energy at the cellular level and improve the body’s oxygenation.
How to consume: Add them to green smoothies, omelets or stir-fries.
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Dark chocolate: a natural stimulant
In small quantities, chocolate containing more than 70% cocoa can improve mood and increase energy thanks to caffeine and theobromine.
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