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5 nourishing foods for adrenal fatigue
The adrenal glands are two small endocrine glands that sit on top of your kidneys that are responsible for producing around 50 different hormones.
Aside from hormone production, their busy activities include blood sugar regulation, brain alertness, stress adaptation, immunity, gut health, sex drive, and helping to moderate the body’s mineral balance.
Unfortunately, the adrenals can be major victims of modern life stressors…
My colleague Dr. Michael Cutler has previously written about what causes adrenal fatigue, along with the signs and tests to diagnose it.
What we’re here to talk about are some simple things you can do every day to nourish yourself. Because thankfully, one of the best ways you can promote stronger adrenal health is through diet…
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1. Apple cider vinegar
A high-acid body is a common characteristic of people with adrenal fatigue and apple cider vinegar is the perfect old-fashioned remedy to support the modern body, helping to balance your insides out.
It sounds contradictory because apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature. But contrary to what people assume, it helps the body become more alkaline. On top of this, it’s also an effective digestive stimulant and regulates blood sugar levels, two areas that also need assistance in adrenal fatigue.
Start the day with a glass of warm water that contains a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Follow by rinsing your mouth with water, to prevent the vinegar from affecting your tooth enamel.
2. Protein
Since protein builds every single cell in the body, it makes perfect sense that good quality protein sources can nourish the adrenals.
The B vitamins and minerals (iron and zinc) found in protein are important for energy production, building all the cells in the body, helping with fat metabolism, the synthesis of neurotransmitters, along with maintaining nerve cells.
Whole protein sources include:
- Meats
- Liver
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Fish
- Poultry
- Shellfish
- Chicken
3. Eat your fat
Do not avoid fat because you absolutely need it!
The body uses it for manufacturing hormones; this includes the many hormones that the adrenal glands produce — sex hormones such as progesterone and testosterone, and steroid hormones like cortisol.
The best types of fats to eat are:
- Olive oil
- Flax seed oil
- Walnut oil
- Macadamia nut oil
- Coconut oil
- Avocado
- Nuts and seeds
- Fatty fish – sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel
You can find further information about giving your body an oil change over here.
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4. Peppers
There are three major reasons vitamin C provides crucial assistance to your adrenals:
- Vitamin C is one of the main vitamins hosted by the adrenals.
- When under stress your body utilizes vitamin C at higher proportions.
- With adrenal fatigue, there is increased inflammation in the body, which can generate higher levels of oxidative stress. And vitamin C is one of the best antioxidants in town.
The good news is, delicious peppers of all colors are jam-packed full of vitamin C!
- Yellow bell pepper – 341 mg
- Red bell pepper – 230 mg
- Green bell pepper – 119 mg
5. Dark leafy greens
When your body is depleted or under stress, you need nutrient mega-doses to help fuel your cells. And that’s where green leafy vegetables play the most important role…
Watercress, Chinese cabbage, beet greens, spinach, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce and parsley, are the most nutrient-dense veggies available — meaning, they contain a ton of vitamins, minerals and compounds to energize your body.
Editor’s note: Did you know that when you take your body from acid to alkaline you can boost your energy, lose weight, soothe digestion, avoid illness and achieve wellness? Click here to discover The Alkaline Secret to Ultimate Vitality and revive your life today!
Sources:
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Gregory KS. Nutritional and Botanical Interventions to Assist with the Adaptation to Stress. — Alternative Medicine Review. 1999;4(4):249-260.
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Head KA & Kelly GS. Nutrients and botanicals for the treatment of stress: Adrenal fatigue, neurotransmitter imbalance, anxiety, and restless sleep. — Alternative Medicine Review. 2009;14(2):114-140.
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Wilson J & Wright JV. Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st century stress syndrome. — Smart Publications. 2001.
By Jedha Dening
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