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As important as it is to go to the doctor, one thing you should listen to more than anything when it comes to your health is your body. While there are a million and one diets floating around that promise to help you lose weight, gain muscle, or help you control certain conditions, there’s no better indicator of whether said foods and ingredients are actually working than the way in which your body responds to them.
To help you get more in tune with what your body’s trying to tell you, we’ve pointed out a few tell-tale signs it’s time to change your diet. From gastrointestinal problems to irritability, these are easy ways to tell something in your diet needs to change.
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You Feel Sluggish And Tired
What you put in your body directly affects how it operates. If you are overloading on carbs and fried foods, your body is going to respond by regularly feeling tired and sluggish instead of energetic.
Sure, your hectic schedule could also be the culprit, but if you know your diet isn’t the best, that’s probably where the issue lies. Swap out the unhealthy foods for leafy greens, grains, fruits and protein.
