Eating Healthy and Still Sluggish?

This article has been researched and written by Arelang Naturals^® in-house writers.

You’ve been doing all the right things. Your plate is a rainbow of veggies, you’ve traded lays for almonds, and your fridge looks like a page out of Luke Coutinho's latest book. Yet, there’s a mystery you just can’t crack: Why are you still so tired? And let’s be real, we’ve all been there, so read on to unravel this with science and a whole lot of compassion!

Nutrient Imbalance

Here’s the thing: eating healthy doesn’t automatically mean eating a balanced meal. There are 5 macronutrients and a million micronutrients that your foods need to incorporate everyday in your meals. Balancing these correctly will give you the best efficiency. Protein, carbohydrates (yes you heard that right - but let us be clear that we like complex carbs over simple carbs!), fats, fibers and water are needed in balanced proportions. If your meals are only green veggies and no carbs, your body might be silently weeping for energy.

• Carb Confusion: Your body needs carbs to break down the starches from carbs into sugars and use them for energy. Complex carbs like quinoa and sweet potatoes are your body’s besties for sustained energy. Make sure you add them to your diet so your energy tank is not running on fumes.
  
• Protein Puzzle: Are you getting enough protein? Without it, your body struggles to repair and maintain itself, leaving you dragging your feet through the day.
  
• Micronutrient Mayhem: Even the healthiest eaters can still miss out on essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, and vitamin D. This is partly because the crops our ancestors consumed were naturally richer in nutrients, requiring only small amounts to meet dietary needs. Today, due to changes in soil quality and farming practices, the same quantity of food doesn’t provide the same nutritional value as it did for previous generations.
  

Sleep: The Ultimate Energy Overload

You can eat all the superfoods in the world, but if you’re not getting enough quality sleep, you’re doomed for zombie mode. And no, collapsing on the couch after a Netflix binge doesn’t count as proper rest.

• Caffeine Chaos: Your post-lunch coffee might be sabotaging your sleep cycle plus coffee post any meal reduces the body’s ability of nutrient absorption.
• Screen Sabotage: Staring at your phone before bed is a direct invitation to insomnia.
• Solution: Create a bedtime ritual. Try calming teas, natural sleep aids like our Restore Your Sleep chocolate, and ditch all screens at least an hour before bed.

Stress: The Silent Energy Thief

Stress is sneaky. It disguises itself as productivity until you’re lying awake at 3 a.m., replaying a “I wish I had said that………” moment from 2008. Chronic stress has the ability to drain your energy reserves faster than your ability to replenish it.

• Cortisol Rollercoaster: When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels spike and crash, leaving you feeling like something the cat dragged in from a muddy garden.
  
• Stress Snacking: Those handful of nuts might not cut it if you’re stress-eating your energy reserves away.
  
• Solution: Practice mindfulness, try adaptogens like Ashwagandha, or unwind with a stress-relieving sugar free dragee from Restore your Peace.
  

Hydration Station

Are you drinking enough water? Staying hydrated helps you have more energy by preventing dehydration and helping your body transport oxygen and nutrients.

• Hidden Dehydration: Even mild dehydration can make you feel sluggish and foggy.
• Solution: Sip on water throughout the day. Add lemon or mint if plain water bores you. And if you’re feeling fancy, herbal teas can double as hydration and relaxation.

Oxidative stress

Beyond nutrient deficiencies, another factor sabotaging your energy is oxidative stress. This occurs when your body produces too many free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA.

Free radicals are a byproduct of normal bodily processes, but factors like stress, poor sleep, and environmental toxins can tip the balance, overwhelming your body’s defenses. This leads to cellular damage and inflammation, draining your energy reserves.

When oxidative stress isn’t controlled, the effects on your body can be profound:

1. Sluggish Cells: Damaged mitochondria (your body’s energy factories) produce less energy, leaving you feeling drained.
2. Chronic Fatigue: Persistent inflammation caused by free radicals affects your stamina and mental sharpness.
3. Weakened Immunity: Oxidative stress can impair your immune system, making it harder for your body to recover from daily wear and tear.

This vicious cycle of free radical damage and energy depletion makes it harder for you to function, no matter how healthy your diet is.

To combat free radicals, your body relies on Antioxidants — molecules that neutralize these unstable particles and restore balance. This is where Replenish with Phytos gummies step in to save the day. Specifically crafted to combat oxidative stress and fill nutritional gaps, these gummies are packed with:

• Blueberry Extract: A rich source of antioxidants to fight free radicals and support overall energy levels.
• Lycopene: A powerful carotenoid that helps maintain heart health and improves circulation.
• Green Tea Extract: Known for its polyphenols, green tea provides a gentle energy boost while protecting cells.
• Phycocyanin: This blue-green pigment from spirulina is a potent anti-inflammatory that supports cellular repair.
• Goji Berry Extract: High in vitamins and amino acids, it enhances energy and vitality.

Pairing Replenish with Phytos gummies with your healthy diet is a simple yet powerful way to reclaim your energy. Here’s a quick daily plan:

1. Start your morning right: Start with a mindful stretch to kickstart your day.
2. Stay hydrated: Water is essential for nutrient transport and antioxidant function.
3. Afternoon gummy time: Take two gummies as your afternoon snack to help combat oxidative stress and reclaim that energy.
4. Prioritize sleep: Quality rest allows your body to repair and recharge.
5. Mind your stress: Chronic stress depletes nutrients and accelerates oxidative stress, so practice mindfulness or meditation.

Eating healthy is essential, but in today’s world, it’s not always enough. With modern lifestyles, and the burden of oxidative stress, even the best diets can leave gaps in your nutrition. But you don’t have to settle for feeling tired.

Replenish with Phytos gummies are your secret weapon to overcoming nutrient deficiencies, fighting free radicals, and reclaiming your vitality. Pop two gummies a day and watch your body thank you with renewed vigor. After all, you deserve to feel amazing every single day—and we’re here to help you do just that!

PS - did you know that we are the only supplement company that makes our gummies from apple juice concentrate, rather than using corn syrup, sugar syrup, glucose syrup and the likes..? Double the taste and double the health!!