A nutritious, balanced diet is the key to good health and longevity.. But did you know that some foods actually enhance mood and help maintain those all - important feel-good vibes?!!
Soooo.....Eating for happiness - as well as your health - should be your primary goal!!
To obtain the sustenance you need, include the following foods in your diet...
1. Foods high in Omega 3..i.e. oily fish, nuts, flax seeds. Omega 3 has been scientifically proven to reduce depression and increase happiness. Try also to take a daily supplement too but dont over do it!!
2. Foods rich in tryptophan.. i.e. lobster, turkey, pineapple, tofu, bananas. Tryptophan is converted by the body into the feel-good chemical serotonin, which increases your well-being
3. Foods with plenty of amino-acids..i.e. chicken, turkey fish, cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, nuts, milk, pulses, bananas, avocados wheat germ and legumes. These foods help maintain correct amino acid levels, essential in balancing your mood
4. Foods which raise vitamin B levels..i.e. spinach, peas, orange juice, wheat germ or avocado. Solid vitamin B levels help safeguard yourself against depression
5. Whole grains such as oats, quinoa or brown rice contain B vitamins to ensure the slow release of sugars needed to maintain well being
6. Carbohydrates, such as cereals, rice, pasta and starchy vegetables provide slow energy release to maintain a balanced metabolism
7. Regular “energy snacks” such as fruit, cereal, seeds and nuts help maintain energy levels and good mood throughout the day.
TIP : Instead of reading this and then popping it in the bin...why not print it out and stick it on your fridge and keep a copy as a basis for your shopping list!!
Remember .....reading it might make you feel better for a few minutes but actually eating the food will do you far more good!!
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