I know that a lot of us with fibromyalgia struggle with insomnia from the constant high amounts of pain we're in and that consequentially, this also makes us have to push ourselves through our daily routines because of low energy.
B-Vitamins are a good way to get that energy up, just a little. And as I know from experience, a little bit of extra energy can go a long way.
So, here I will be listing the different types of foods you can eat to get some extra b-vitamins in your diet - and get a little boost to help you get through the day. Later, I will be adding some recipes that'll tell you how to use these foods; such as a way to eat brussels sprouts without the dreaded boiling of them.
Of course, if you're not able to cook - the simplest way to get B in your diet would be to take supplements. Buy B-Complex if you do this, not B12 or B6. B-Complex supplements cover every daily vitamin B need you may have.
Here's a list of the foods you can eat:
Eggs
Dairy products (Milk, butter, unprocessed cheese - I suggest Sargento if you're on a budget)
Meat (Lamb, beef, chicken, shrimp, crab, lobster - these contain the most amount of B12)
Fish (wild-caught AND farm-raised salmon - again, frozen works too but fresh works best; trout, catfish, tuna, halibut, cod)
Leafy green vegetables (Kale, amaranth, bok choy, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, squashes - all types, parsnips)
Legumes (Soy beans, black-eyed peas, edamame - these have the highest amount of B9, also known as folate)
Pomegrantes (Juice works, too - but whole is best; I suggest putting the seeds in a salad, for example)
And for all you vegans out there: yeast supplements will also work as an alternative to get b-vitamins. Or you can just take B-Complex. Your choice.
I hope this helps somebody out there who needs it.
Gabrielle
