Feeling tired can be a sign of an iron-deficiency, but just a handful of pistachios has nearly a quarter of our recommended daily dose.
Try our Middle Eastern pistachio couscous for dinner.
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Middle Eastern pistachio couscousThe B vitamins in iron-rich leeks provide energy, so you have nothing to lose by whipping up our cozy leek and fennel soup for dinner.
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Leek and fennel soup with poached haddockHigh in iron and immunity-boosting zinc, miso is also a great source of protein. For this recipe, glaze fish with a miso and honey mixture, broiling for about 10 minutes.
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Golden gazed halibutA handful delivers 20 percent of the recommended daily dose of iron (take that, fatigue), as well as concentrated doses of beta carotene, potassium and fibre.
Try our better breakfast: homemade yogurt and warm, stewed fruit.
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Stewed fruit over homemade yogurtOne cup of broccoli is loaded with your daily dose of mood- and immunity-boosting Vitamin C. The tahini and chickpeas in hummus add to to your reccomended zinc intake – making this easy weeknight supper nutrient-packed and fun.
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Pita pizza with hummus and mint1.5 ounces a day can help ease stress – and that's the only excuse we need for a little sweet indulgence. Try making a batch of chocolate fudge that you can dip into for a mood-boosting treat.
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Folate, a cell-renewing, depression-fighting B vitamin, comes in high quantities in this root vegetable. One cup brings about 34 percent of your daily recommended dose, so eat up! Start with our colourful roasted beets recipe.
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Roasted beetsThree ounces of salmon has half your daily Vitamin D! Boost your levels of the sunshine vitamin with this salmon recipe. (Bonus nutrients: Omega-3 and B12, with the cauliflower throwing in Vitamin C, and pistachios adding Iron.)
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Apricot pistachio salmon with roasted cauliflowerOunce for ounce, a banana has more strength-building potassium than any other fruit. So, if you're hitting the gym to keep fit and generate some mood-boosting endorphins, follow up with this healthy, post-workout snack.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Overnight chia oatmeal with bananaEggplant contains GABA, an amino acid that helps quell axiety and improve sleep quality. With only 20 calories per cup (and loaded with fibre and antio-oxidants) this winning ingredient should make it's way into your meals more often. Try starting with this baby eggplant recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Baby eggplant with red onionThis article is part of a week-long series dedicated to beating the winter blahs. View the series here.
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