So if you are interested in helping your body to lose that sluggish feeling, and increase your energy levels. Try adding some of these to your diet:

• Fruit: apples, bananas, pears, oranges, grapefruit, satsumas, sultanas, raisins, pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, nectarines, peaches and melons


• Vegetables: carrots, turnip, onion, swede, sprouts, peppers, sweetcorn, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, salad, tomatoes, cucumber and mushrooms.


• Beans and Lentils: red kidney, haricot, black eye, pinto, red lentils, green lentils and brown lentils


• Fresh Fish: cod, plaice, mackerel, salmon, crab, haddock, tuna, prawns, lemon sole, monk fish


• Unsalted Nuts: brazil nuts, peanuts, cashew, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts


• Oats, potatoes (all types), unsalted seeds, tofu, live natural yoghurt, water and herbal teas.

Avoid:

• All forms of red meat , chicken, turkey and other meat products such as sausages or burgers


• Milk, cheese, eggs, cream, butter and margarine - the big diary products


• Wheat products such as bread, croissants, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pies, pastry or quiche. Savoury foods such as crisps or salted nuts


• Treats ( anything high in sugar ) - chocolate, sweets and jams


• All processed foods, ready meals and takeaways - you don't know what has been used to cook them


• Alcohol, caffeine, tea or fizzy drinks