Outsmart a winter energy slump

Dreary skies, shorter days, the hassle of navigating snowy, icy weather-no wonder up to 66% of us struggle with fatigue this time of year. The good news? You don't have to wade through winter feeling weary! With these easy tweaks, you can sail through the season (and beyond!) with energy to spare

- Melissa Gotthardt

Indulge in sourdough

Swap sourdough for the white bread you typically toast for breakfast, and you’ll increase your fiber intake by 88%. Soluble fiber forms when microbes in sourdough’s “starter” break down starch and sugars in flour. And simply boosting fiber intake ups energy by 150%, British scientists say. Fiber ensures the sugar from carbs is released into the bloodstream steadily, preventing bloodsugar swings that deplete energy. Other smart picks: rye bread or steal-cut oatmeal.