These 5 Foods Help Fight Fatigue

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; in addition to protein and fiber to help keep you full, crunching on walnuts will help you feel more alert.

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These versatile breakfast staples are high in protein, so they keep you feeling full and alert. But that's not all! , which aids in brain function, helping you feel sharp as a tack. 

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Salmon is high in the omega-3 fatty acids human bodies need but can't produce naturally. If your fatigue is a side effect of depression,  that upping your intake of omega-3s can boost the healing effects of anti-depressants.  

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Sprinkling just a tablespoon of wheat germ over your cereal or smoothie will give you a day's serving of , which is known to relieve symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. 

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Now we're talking!  cocoa nibs contain an ingredient called theobromine, which is a stimulant similar to, but less harsh than, caffeine. Make sure you're going for very dark chocolate though; milk chocolate contains a lot of sugar and will lead to a crash.

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