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There is really not much fat in white meat skinless chicken, and white fish ie: haddock, tilapia, cod, or egg whites....that is the protein sources that fuel my diet. I try and make sure i have protein at each one of my SIX meals. That is another key to maintaining energy levels...make sure your meals are spaced no more than 3 hours apart, and like i said above make sure there is some protein at every meal...especially because of the type of carbs we need to consume, the protein will help stabilize your blood sugar. Try and experiment with fruits, see which ones you can tolerate...try small amounts even like 2T of blueberries, cherries or strawberries...get them frozen defrost them and put them in a food processor. Try putting that on top of your oatmeal or rice...mix it up with a little sugar in the raw and some cinnamon (which will also help stabilize blood sugar)...trying to sneak fruits and veggies in when we can is key so we don't miss out on powerful antioxidants. also try mixing like 1/2c pomegranate juice in with a gallon of spring water. Drink that throughout the day. You said you don't drink much water throughout the day...this may also be causing you to be tired....im never thirsty..but i still make sure i drink a cup of water every 45min (except 30 min before or after a meal because it inhibits digestion)...if you are actually thirsty, you are already becoming dehydrated. (a way to tell if you are getting enough water is look at your pee if it is clear, you are well hydrated, the more yellowy the color the more water your body needs)

here is an example of how you could possibly tweak your eating:

breakfast: 1/3 c old fashioned oatmeal (mixed with 2/3 c water) 1/8 c cherries defrosted and pureed

2 organic egg whites (hard boiled)

Snack:
1 banana
1/4 c brown rice
1t almond butter

Lunch:
3 oz ORGANIC GRASS FED chicken breast
(cooked with shredded celery, zucchini, and yellow squash)
1 med yam or sweet potato
1/2 c broc, cauliflower, or brussel sprouts (make sure you eat 1/2 your potato before you begin eating veggies or meat.)

snack:
1/2 c cooked buckwheat
3/4 chopped mango or papaya
1t almond butter

Dinner:
5 oz haddock or other white fish with 2T-3T chopped tomatoes, onion, fresh garlic (sprinkle with oregano, basil)
1 med red potato
1/2-3/4 cup spaghetti squash with mediteranean seasonings

Snack:
1/8 c defrosted and pureed blueberries
1/3 c old fashioned oatmeal
2 egg whites (hard boiled) or 1t almond butter.

Also, it is best to buy organic. We are really unsure as to how additives work in our bodies...they may test on one and prove it is safe ....but when many additives are consumed throughout the day there are nos tudies done as to the effect that multiple food additives are capable of when combined together. If you look on an ingredient list and see more than 5 ingredients or see words you don't understand, its best to stay away from it. (occasionaly it is ok but try to avoid use on a continuous daily basis.I hope i may have helped a little

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