Which foods do I need to eat in order to feel well?
The most vital substance for a healthy mind and body is water. It's easy to overlook drinking the recommended six to eight glasses, per day, which is a low-cost, convenient, self-help measure that can quickly change how we feel, mentally as well as physically.
Having a minimum of five portions, daily, of fresh fruit and vegetables (organically grown, if possible) provides the nutrients needed to nourish mind and body (one portion equals about a handful).
Having a minimum of five portions, daily, of fresh fruit and vegetables (organically grown, if possible) provides the nutrients needed to nourish mind and body (one portion equals about a handful).
It's best not to skip breakfast, to keep regular meal times, and to choose foods that release energy slowly, such as oats and unrefined whole grains.
It's also important to eat some protein foods, such as meat, fish, beans, eggs, cheese, nuts or seeds, every day.
It's also important to eat some protein foods, such as meat, fish, beans, eggs, cheese, nuts or seeds, every day.
As well as providing nutrients, these eating strategies help smooth the negative effects of fluctuating blood sugar levels, which include irritability, poor concentration, fatigue, depression and food cravings.
Essential fatty acids, particularly the omega-3 type found in oil-rich fish, such as mackerel, and sardines linseeds (flax seeds), hemp seeds and their oils, are vital for the formation and healthy functioning of the brain.
Other seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts and walnuts, also contain important 'good mood' nutrients.
Essential fatty acids, particularly the omega-3 type found in oil-rich fish, such as mackerel, and sardines linseeds (flax seeds), hemp seeds and their oils, are vital for the formation and healthy functioning of the brain.
Other seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts and walnuts, also contain important 'good mood' nutrients.
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