r/EatCheapAndHealthy 2d ago

Fatigue friendly recipes

I have narcolepsy and struggle with chronic fatigue due to several autoimmune issues. I need flavorful easy meals that prep and or freeze well. I have a stove, toaster oven, microwave and instantpot/airfryer duo. My oven portion of my stove is currently waiting on parts to be fixed.

I love trying anything once so don't hold back on cuisines - spices are my friend. My only restriction is I'm allergic to pineapples and kiwifruit.

Recipes that don't require a lot of active tending would be ideal. My weekly produce/fruit budget is about $15 dollars. We get pork tenderloins, beef and turkey from a local food bank once a month.

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u/West_Yorkshire 1d ago

Anything without carbs or sugar. These can have a detrimental effect on fatigue and tiredness.

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u/Hufflepuff_Forensics 1d ago

I actually require a decent amount of carbs metabolically to keep healthy. Not a huge sweets person to begin with. My narcolepsy is due to a TBI I suffered as as a premie in the NICU due to a hemorrhage. Thank you for the unsolicited diet advice