Anti Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet - Foods to Eat and to Avoid

Is there a good anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet which can help battle the condition?

Are you suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Does it feel like none of your treatments are working? Are you still feeling tired, run down and lethargic?

Chronic fatigue syndrome is, quite simply, a term given to many different conditions with one similar symptom - extreme tiredness. These ailments have many different possible causes, and the term CFS is used largely when the underlying cause of one's fatigue cannot be ascertained.

It could well be your diet that is causing you to feel so tired. Consider the things you eat and drink and think about the way they affect you. Are you eating healthfully? Are you getting the right nutrition to help you get as much energy as you need?

A few basic dietary changes can really go a long way in treating your chronic fatigue syndrome. There are things that you should and shouldn’t eat that can really help you to reduce your fatigue, and some of the elements of a good anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet are discussed below.

• Up to 60% of people who suffer from CFS also have too much yeast in their bodies. This excess yeast not only uses up nutrients and deprives your body of much needed nutrition, it also produces a lot of toxins which flood and impair the body's immune and detoxification systems. At the same time, it also overwhelms the good bacteria that live in our bodies; without sufficient good bacteria, our intestines cannot maintain a healthy immune system. And, of course, without a strong immune system, a person becomes very susceptible to ailments such as the flu and colds. Over time, these things can cause you to feel run down and tired. Indeed, a yeast overgrowth often causes people to feel as if they are getting sick all the time. A good anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet should include healthy probiotics, or sources of good bacteria. And, if you have a yeast problem, an anti Candida protocol would be in order.
  
  
• Stop eating foods that are high in sugar and empty calories. Stay away from processed and simple carbohydrates, because these foods only give you a temporary boost. Stick with healthy foods that take time and energy to digest, as this will help you avoid the “crash” that comes later in the day with the unhealthy alternatives.
  
  
• Add a highly nutritious and energy boosting supplement such as spirulina and flax seed to your anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet. Consider taking both, as they each have their own set of benefits. Flax seed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which will help keep your brain functioning at its best, while spirulina contains all the nutrients your body needs in a highly digestible form. Together, these supplements may provide you with the energy you are lacking with chronic fatigue syndrome.
  
  
• If you don’t already, you should drink plenty of water as part of your anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet. Many people don’t realize that one of the things that keep them feeling fatigued is the fact that they are dehydrated. When you are choosing a beverage, consider pure water as your main choice. Ditch the carbonated, caffeinated drinks that you are used to and choose fresh juices, water and green tea instead. This will help regulate your sugar level and prevent any “crashing” due to the temporary pick up of pop or coffee. Such undesirable beverages also take more water out of your body, than they provide to it, thereby further dehydrating you.
  
  
• Raw produce is another key part of good anti chronic fatigue syndrome diets, and you should thus make sure to eat lots of raw fruits and veggies that offer you plenty of fiber and nutrients.
  
  
• In addition to fruits and veggies, you should also eat a handful of unsalted nuts each day because they are high in protein and nutrients your body needs. Don’t overdo it, though - a handful is all you will need in your anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet.
  
  
• Complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat, oat bran, sweet potatoes and whole grain rice can help to relieve your constipation, which is often a symptom (or perhaps cause) of chronic fatigue syndrome. They also help to keep your blood sugar levels regulated.

It is important to note that, when you change your diet, you cannot expect overnight results. Give your anti chronic fatigue syndrome diet some time, and stick to your new healthy food choices to see the best results. Don’t get discouraged if it’s only been a week or so, as you will soon see changes. Bear in mind that these things take time.

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