Green tea
On a day to day basis, drinking green tea will help to regulate your blood glucose levels, keep you alert and hydrated and anecdotally help to mange the dreaded sugar cravings after lunch.
Eggs
Eggs are a good source of the vital nutrient choline. Choline has been shown to have a number of vital functions including optimal cell membrane function and neurotransmission thought to be related to mood and energy levels.
Ramp up your B-12 and folate (folic acid)
These nutrients help the body produce a neurotransmitter called serotonin — a known mood stabiliser. Shellfish, fortified cereal, oatmeal, wheat germ, and vegetables are some of the many foods rich in these nutrients.
Coffee
Starting the day with a “proper” coffee is a daily habit of many
as we look for the stimulatory effects of caffeine to get our
brain and our body moving. Enjoy a cup or two a day of
milk based coffee for the joint benefit of some low GI carbs for energy regulation as well as a caffeine boost.
Legumes
The humble bean whether it be kidney, borlotti or soy offers the
benefit of containing slowly digested carbs which will help to
regulate the mood enhancing neurotransmitter serotonin.
Dark chocolate Who would argue against the belief that chocolate improves mood? As dark chocolate is made with a high proportion of
cocoa it also contains high amounts of the antioxidant molecules the flavonoids and the phenolic phytochemicals known for their positive health benefits.
Walnuts
The unique thing about walnuts is that they are the nuts richest
in the essential fats known to improve cell health. Just 10
walnuts each day helps to optimise cell wall composition and
has been shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels, which
will also help to improve blood flow around the body.
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