One teaspoon of dried herb in 300 ml of hot water. Cover and let it steep for 10–15 minutes. Drink it warm, preferably after meals or at night.
It doesn’t cause dependence or nervousness like coffee or black tea. It’s ideal for those who experience mild palpitations or anxiety at the end of the day.
3. Buckwheat: Stable Energy and Balanced Sugar
If there’s one food that has been with me my whole life, it’s buckwheat. Simple, economical, and very nutritious.
When I turned 60, I started noticing fluctuations in my blood sugar levels: tiredness after eating, sudden sleepiness, and weakness. I replaced white bread and refined products with buckwheat cooked in water.
Result:
More stable energy.
Less drowsiness after meals.
Better blood sugar control.
A feeling of fullness without heaviness.
It’s rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
Basic preparation:
1 cup of buckwheat to 2 cups of water. Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes. No frying, no butter, no excess salt.
You can add a tablespoon of flaxseed oil after cooking to improve the healthy fat profile.
4. Seaweed (kelp or laminaria): Thyroid support
I first tried seaweed in my forties when I started experiencing constant fatigue and cold hands. I discovered I needed more iodine in my diet.
Benefits:
Provides natural iodine for the thyroid.
Contains B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Helps regulate metabolism.
Contributes to lowering cholesterol.
Promotes liver detoxification
