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Getting enough zzzs but still feeling sleepy? You could be anaemic. Fatigue is often due to an iron deficiency, so try a supplement like Blackmores Bio Iron, $16.99, with vitamin C to boost absorption.

B complex

If you’re frazzledzzled by those never-endingwendingwork emails, a complex B vitamin will have you feeling calm in no time! Studies show B supplements can reduce feelings of work-related stress by 20 per cent. Try Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula, $15.49.

Chromium

Carb cravings derail your diet quicker than you can say d doughnut, so curb the urge with a chromium supplement. It helps to regulate your blood sugar and fights insulin resistance, to stop you reaching for the pasta.

Calcium + Vitamin D

Despite all the nutrients you get from loading up on veg, you may have a nutritional deficiency due to a lack of meat and dairy. Plug the gaps with a blend like Swisse Ultiboost Calcium + Vitamin D, $17.99.

Echinacea

If you’re trying to avoid or shake a cold, this is one supplement you need in your armoury, as it helps ease inflammation and bolster immunity. Take it as a tablet or enjoyjy a cupp of Pukka Elderberryy & Echinacea tea,, $795 $7.95.

Magnesium

Rest assuredd those PMS choccie cravings aren’t your fault! Your body’s just craving magnesium – as your hormones skyrocket, your magnesium levels fall. A simple supplement could be the quick fix you need.

Probiotic

If you’re feeling bloated or things just aren’t (ahem) moving along as they should be, pop a probiotic to replenish good gut bacteria. Opt for a good all-rounder like Swisse Ultiboost Inner Balance Probiotic, $28.95.

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Matcha With more caffeine than green tea but fewer jitters than java, matcha keeps you alert due to its slow release of caffcaffeine. caffeine.

Ashwagandha

A powerful antioxidant, this Indian herb combats stress and anxiety. Find it in powder form at health food stores, and mix with warm milk and honey before bed.

Avocado

Rid yourself of hunger pangs for good with filling avocado. Eat half an avo with lunch and you’re 40 per cent less likely to snack afterwards.

Spirulina

It’s a one-stop shop for all your essential vitamins and minerals. A teaspoon of spirulina in your smoothie is all you need!

Olive leaf

Ditch oranges for olivee leaf this cold and flu season, as this superfood extract is an antiviral and antioxidant superstar. perstar.

Maca powder

With calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc to support hormone production, maca is also delish in a smoothie or stirred through yoghurt

Kimchi

This trendy fermented veg is a spicy Korean superfood. It boosts digestive health and fights chronic disease. Win, win!