Introduction: "As the saying goes, 'Man is iron, rice is steel,' and diet is the most important way for the human body to obtain energy. Therefore, the 'labor-intensive' group, who engage in physically demanding work, should pay special attention to dietary conditioning.
Staple Foods – Supplementing Energy
Grains and tubers, which we commonly refer to as staple foods, are the primary source of energy for people. Excessive physical exertion depletes a large amount of the body's energy. If not replenished sufficiently, it can lead to fatigue, listlessness, and even symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, and fainting. Therefore, the 'labor-intensive' group should pay attention to their intake of staple foods, especially wheat, oats, and brown rice.
Clam and Broccoli
Fresh Vegetables and Fruits – Eliminating Fatigue
Fruits and vegetables are alkaline foods. Fatigue is caused by an acidic internal environment. Consuming more alkaline foods like fruits and vegetables can neutralize this acidic environment, reduce the acidity of the blood and muscles, increase endurance, and eliminate fatigue. In particular, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, bean sprouts, and bananas are very effective in combating fatigue.
Scallion Beef
High-Quality Protein – High in Calories
High-protein foods for restoring physical strength, such as tofu, beef and mutton, poultry, and fish, can help replenish the calories lost in the body in a timely manner when consumed appropriately. Timely replenishment of calories can quickly alleviate fatigue. Researchers at a university's exercise physiology institute in the United States found that if enough protein is not consumed after exercise, the muscle recovery process will slow down.
However, one should not indulge in a large meal of chicken, duck, fish, and meat to recover from fatigue after strenuous exercise. These acidic foods can make our muscles feel swollen and worsen joint pain and mental fatigue.
Clam and Broccoli
Scallion Beef