5 Energy-Boosting Foods to Fight Fibromyalgia
The diet for Fibromyalgia should be removing the toxic blocks in the body and nourish muscles, nervous system, and immune functions. So your diet should contain lean protein and fiber. And fewer carbohydrates. A well-balanced diet can improve energy levels, and staying physically active reduces stress and mood swings and helps you lead a healthy and positive life.
- Snacking with fruits
Fruits contain complex carbs to give you incredible energy throughout the day. Eat fruits such as apples, bananas, papaya, and pomegranates 3-4 times a day or whenever you feel like munching something. These fruits are filled with fiber and vitamins to boost your energy. - Eat lots of Veggies
Veggies are loaded with fiber, so they will take a long time to digest. So they help keep your blood sugar levels and energy stable throughout the day. Veggies are anti-inflammatory, so you experience a remarkable reduction in pain too. You can have a bowl full of varieties such as Spinach, broccoli, carrots, beetroots, squashes, pumpkins, beans, asparagus, zucchini, onions, celery, sweet potato. Spice it up with ginger, garlic paste, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, pepper to make it taste all the time. - Boost your brainpower
Foods with omega 3 fatty acids promote a healthy brain and so help improve memory, reduce anxiety and depression. Your mood gets better with such foods. Include Walnut, Flax seeds, and Fatty fish such as Salmon, in your daily nutrition. Omega 3 also relieves inflammation, thus reducing pain in Fibromyalgia.
- Proteins help muscle strength, thus relieving pain
Eat plenty of lean protein to fuel your muscles. It will help reduce weakness and fatigue, which are common symptoms in Fibromyalgia. Incorporate these protein foods in your meal, such as Whole green gram (mung), buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice, millets, amaranth, beans, almonds, Chicken, fish or add vegan raw protein powders to your diet. - Hydrate yourself
Hydrating yourself with water is as essential as a healthy meal plan in fighting Fibromyalgia. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day, to replenish your energy. You can also drink juices to increase stamina and strength.
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Takeaway:
Detox with vegetable and mung soup
Every month for 5 days, stay on vegetable and mung soup only. It will help detox your body, thus relieving inflammation and pain effectively. Once the cleansing happens, your body will start absorbing the food's nutrients, thus improving muscle strength.
Follow this process for at least one year for the best results naturally.
Lifestyle changes to help with Fibromyalgia symptoms
DO’S
- Do yoga and meditation.
- Anulom, vilom pranayam 10 minutes a day
- Walk for 30 minutes daily, as per the doctor’s advice
DON'TS
- Avoid doing excessive exercise.
- Don't carry a heavyweight.
- Avoid the use of air conditioners.
- Avoid suppressing the natural urges.
- Avoid late nights.
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Author of the Blog: Dr. Rajeshri Mehta
Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd