Feed the Hunger, Not the Fatigue:Eating for Adrenal Fatigue

You are what you eat, and that's especially true offolks diagnosed with adrenal fatigue.

Diet has a huge impact on adrenal fatigue. In patientswith severe adrenal fatigue (AF), diet has often beenneglected for many years. AF patients also frequentlysuffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

The food you eat is your first line of defenseagainst adrenal fatigue. Use these slides tolearn how to feed the hunger, not thefatigue.

Is it Adrenal Fatigue?

If you are dealing with some or all of these symptoms, youmay be experiencing adrenal dysfunction. While youradrenals might be giving up, YOU should not, as adrenaldysfunction is reversible.

Insomnia

Decreased sex driveWeakened immune system

Stubborn weight gain

Caffeine cravings

Exhaustion

Anxiety

Depression

With time, help from a nutritionist, physician, and a few simplelifestyle and dietary changes you can take back your health. Starttoday by scheduling a salivary test to confirm a diagnosis.

Symptoms May Include:

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Omega-3 FattyAcidsOmega­3s not onlyfight inflammation,they can also helpreduce cortisol levels.

Try adding omega­rich sardines, walnuts,and flax­seed to yourdiet. A qualitysupplement can help,too. 

Omegas have "mega"benefits for AFsufferers!

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Leafy GreensThe magnesium,calcium, iron, Bvitamins, and vitaminC (to name a few)found in leafy greenshelp balance yourbody’s production ofcortisol.

Not a big fan ofgreen veggies? Trytossing greens with acitrus­based fruit fora delicious saladloaded with vitaminC. Yum!

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Sea SaltUnlike refined tablesalt that elevatesblood pressure andcauses waterretention, sea salt is a nutritional salt thatprovides essentialminerals.

Try adding 1/2­1teaspoon of sea saltto a glass of waterevery morning. Inaddition, use sea saltliberally on yourfood.

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Fiber Rich

Carbohydrates play avital role in the AFpatient's diet, but notall carbs are createdequal!

Carbohydrates

Instead of choosingquick­burning carbsfrom sugars andrefined starches, optfor fiber richcarbohydrates likebrown rice, quinoa,oats, and chia.

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Bone BrothBone broth has been used for centuries due to it's almost endless health benefits. 

Bone broth provides the much­needed nutrients to heal the adrenals and help them perform optimally.

Make it in large batches ­ you can freeze it to use later!

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Low-Glycemic

For folks with AF, fruitprovides essentialvitamins and mineralsfor adrenal function.

Fruit

For best results, avoidfruits with a highsugar content, such aspineapple, mango, andbananas. 

Apples, cherries, andberries ­ fruits with alow­glycemic indexare a better option.

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VegetablesIf you've beendiagnosed with AF,vegetables are yournew best friend.

Aim for 6­8 servingsof vegetables daily,especially those thatare colorful (green,red, orange, yellowor purple).

Veggies deep incolor tend to providethe highest amountof essential vitamins,minerals, and fiber.

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BeansStudies show thatPhosphatidylserine (aphospholipid locatedin cell membranes),may counterbalancethe side effects of toomuch cortisol.

Eating foods high inphosphatidylserine,like white beans andbarley, can help calmyour nerves and evenimprove sleep habits.

Who doesn't wantthat?!

Tony Ortiz, RPH, CCN

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A publication by:

Atlas Drug & Nutriion(201) 869 - 5990

atlasdrugandnutrition.com

Now What?Being diagnosed with adrenal fatiguecan be overwhelming, but it doesn'tmean you can never feel likeyourself again.

By working with a nutritionist -creating a plan that's right for you,you can take back your health,naturally.

Schedule a free consult, today. You'll be glad you did.