I have heard a lot of people saying that lately they are more tired than usual.  This could be due to many factors – school starting, winter approaching, and heading into the time of year when there is less sun.  I did a little bit of research on fatigue and found this interesting (and short) article on using your diet to reverse fatigue. 

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/chronicfatigue.html

In it, the author discusses the role that eating too many simple carbohydrates plays in creating fatigue.  When simple carbohydrates are replaced with more nutrient-dense foods such as meat, dairy, and vegetables then many people find relief from fatigue. 

Please note that the author emphasizes the intake of raw dairy products which are wonderful (if obtained from a healthy cow raised by a farmer with reliable farming practices) but may be illegal in your state.  I know that raw milk is illegal in Iowa and Hawaii but is legal in California – if you live in a state other than those three you may want to do some research. 

Most states will allow raw cheese and butter to be sold, since they are cultured.  If you prefer to drink milk, then look for non-homogenized, low-temp pasteurized milk which is much easier for most people to digest than the homogenized, ultra-pasteurized milk that is sold in most grocery stores.

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