How does your FOOD affect your MOOD??

                                                                                                                                                   

 

Sometimes we don’t realise how much our food can affect the way we think, work, live. I have listed a few common symptoms and ways to conquer them through the foods you eat. Is it important stay healthy especially for work, school,college, uni etc.

No energy? Moody?

This is caused by fluctuating blood-sugar levels giving you hyperactive moments but can leave you feeling stressed and tired the next. Instead of eating more junk be sure to add a few of these to your diet:

SWEET POTATOES     ORANGES     BROWN RICE   WALNUTS    BLACK BEANS    PEAS    BLUEBERRIES

COURGETTES       HONEY    CHICKPEAS     KALE       PRUNES       TOFU      LEEKS       RASPBERRIES     

LENTILS     GREEN TEA       CINNAMON   GRAPEFRUIT    OATS
 
FALLING ASLEEP working?
Fatigue is something that occurs even when you have had the required hours of sleep (8 hours) yet your still left sleepy. It is normally the result of not eating all the nutrients your body needs to function, this may include vitamin B, minerals, protein. If problems persist seek medical advice.

Here are a list of foods you should eat:

TUNA      CASHEWS          BRAZIL NUTS           SUNFLOWER SEEDS     BANANAS   MUSHROOMS

WHEAT GERM            ASPARAGUS 

Deadly HEADACHES and MIGRAINES??
There is a various amount of stimuli, such as the expansion of blood vessels in the head or complete tiredness that can be the causation for this annoying drill in your brain feeling. To create a relief from this or to prevent this pain you can introduce foods that are rich in calcium, omega-3 oils, magnesium or vitamin B2.

FRUIT    YOGHURT    BROCOLLI     KALE   FIGS     OYSTERS     TROUT    SALMON   TUNA    AVOCADOS DRIED FRUIT    DARK CHOCOLATE      BEEF      MUSHROOMS       ALMONDS

There are also foods to refrain from or minimise in your diet as they trigger migraines:

PICKLES       PRESERVED MEAT       ARTIFICAL SWEETNER ASPARTAME        FATTY FOODS    

COFFEE        STRONG CHEESES     

Anaemic? Periods KILLING your JOY?

Many women suffer from anaemia due to eating little or no meat, yet when you are on your period your body absorbs iron from meat and fish more easily than any other source of food. Foods that are high in vitamin C also assist the body in absorbing iron. If you’re still exhausted please seek medical advice. These are the foods you should eat:

VENISON    GREEN BEANS    CHICKPEAS        SEA VEGETABLES    EGGS   YOGHURT    SALMON

MUSSELS    SPINACH    SWEET POTATOES    MILK   PRUNES   OYSTERS