Energy & Stamina

Superfoods for Sustained Energy & Stamina

Did you know that Singapore tops the list of the world’s most fatigued countries, as reported in a 2021 CNA article?

There are various reasons why one would feel tired most of the time. And it may not be directly attributed to age (or getting older). Some of the most common causes of perpetual tiredness are :

Lack of quality sleep
Busy/stressful lifestyle without sufficient time to decompress
Poor diet – high in ultra-processed foods i.e. nutrient-poor foods
Dehydration – not drinking enough water
Over-exercising without adequate recovery period
Sedentary lifestyle – lack of physical activity
Medical conditions such as anaemia, diabetes, thyroid issues
Hormonal changes such as pregnancy or menopause.

It’s important to identify the cause(s) so that you can do something positive about it. Pls note that persistent fatigue without an apparent cause should be evaluated by a healthcare professional, as it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

We recommend these 5 energy-boosting superfoods that can help you improve your diet quality so that the body gets to function properly, produce energy and speed up recovery in an optimal way.

1. Organic Maca Root Powder

If you are suffering from hormonal imbalances which affects energy levels, libido, mood, fertility or anxiety levels, we highly recommend Organic Raw Maca Powder and Organic Activated Maca Powder. Known as the Peruvian ginseng, Maca root works to balance hormones in both men and women by nourishing and rejuvenating the endocrine system in the body. When hormones are balanced, energy levels can be significantly boosted, along with other health benefits such as better mood and lower anxiety levels.

2. Organic Raw Cacao

Cacao, particularly raw cacao, is one of the richest natural sources of magnesium, an essential mineral required for energy production. Magnesium deficiency is getting more common in Singapore due to our modern-day diet of highly processed, nutrient-poor foods. Raw cacao can be easily consumed as a beverage or snack, in many forms such as raw cacao powder, raw cacao nibs, sweet raw cacao nibs.

3. Organic Moringa Leaf Powder

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, such as B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D, iron, and magnesium, are among the most common causes of persistent fatigue. If you eat out most of the time and your daily meals comprise fast foods, frozen ready meals or carb-heavy hawker meals with little or no servings of vegetables or fruits, then you are likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals.

Organic Moringa Leaf Powder is one of nature’s best multivitamin treasures that can improve these nutrient deficiencies. Packed with over 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants, Moringa leaf is an excellent whole-food source of vitamin A, B complex, C, D, E, K, folate, calcium, iron, potassium, chlorophyll, lutein, various antioxidants, and protein including all essential amino acids! These nutrients are made more concentrated in the form of powder as compared to whole leaves.

For busy professionals who prefer convenience instead of figuring out how to consume the grassy-tasting Moringa Leaf Powder, we highly recommend our Organic Moringa Leaf Tablets which is 100% Moringa Leaf Powder in tablet form without any binders or fillers – just pop these tablets with your meals.

4. Organic Quinoa

Many hawker meals like noodles, roti prata, mee rebus, etc tend to be carb-heavy providing inadequate protein. One(piece) of plain roti prata has only 2g protein for example.

Most people living in Singapore are not cognizant of how much protein they need per day (which is about 1-1.5g for every kilogram of body weight); hence the common problem of not getting enough protein on a daily basis. This affects long-term health; low protein intake has been linked to reduced muscle strength in older adults which affects their ability to perform daily tasks. Hence, it is beneficial, especially for elderly people, to consume protein-rich staples like Organic Quinoa Grains or Organic Millet or Organic Rolled Oats regularly to up their protein intake to preserve muscle mass for strength and to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia). It is super-easy to cook these whole grains as they can be cooked on their own or with rice in a rice cooker. If you do not cook, try our Organic Instant Quinoa Powder or Organic Plant Protein Powder which can be added directly to oatmeal, porridge and even hot coffee!

5. Nutritional Yeast

If you are a vegan or vegetarian, please be aware that you will need a source of Vitamin B12 (which in mainly present in animal products), either from a supplement or foods fortified with vitamin B12. Deficiency in B vitamins will lead to fatigue as our bodies need B vitamins for energy production. Nature’s Superfoods offers a premium grade of Nutritional Yeast that has the complete set of B vitamins including vitamin B12.