Hi my booboos......how was your week? Biko I am speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeent! Wedding planning no be yam o! Hian! Wedding planners should be given more kudos biko! So my sister that did her introduction in July is getting married in exactly 2 Saturdays from now *imscreamingandpullingmyhair... .stilltoomuchtodo* #breatheinbreatheout. But I'm super super excited though as iya iyawo :D....*dancing azonto+alingo+skelewu.
So to the talk of today! YES OOO.....I AINT TIRED OF NAGGING YOU PEEPS.....but will continue to do it in LOVE :D.
Do you know that what you eat has an effect on your mood and metabolism?
Metabolism by the way is the process your body uses to break down food. Ensuring your metabolism is working most effectively will help you feel your best and energized to get the most out of life.
These are the habits I introduced to my life that has helped me constantly....
1. Resist Skipping Meals
Skipping or missing a meal can cause a dip in your blood sugar, leading to crankiness and lethargy. Maintain your blood sugar levels, and your energy, by eating small amounts of food throughout the day. You might even prefer eating six smaller meals rather than three large ones.
2. Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can also make you feel sluggish and lethargic. Be sure to drink throughout the day, and don’t rely on thirst alone to remind you to have another glass of water. Some experts say the average person needs about eight glasses of water, and that may be hard to drink without reminders. I constantly struggled with drinking water......found it highly boring so I devised ways of drinking it by spiking it to give it flavor.
3. Think Moderation, Especially for Low-Nutrient Foods
Avoid a lot of caffeine, refined carbohydrates (sugar), alcohol, salt, and other food additives. Any of these, especially in large amounts, can decrease your metabolic efficiency. “Eating large quantities of carbohydrates tends to cause an energy rush and then a big crash, which can lead to crankiness and fatigue. Excess salt can disrupt your fluid balance, changing your daily water needs, not to mention increasing health risks like high blood pressure.
4. Strive for Balance in the Food You Eat
Properly combine protein, carbohydrates, and fat to achieve a balanced energy intake. In general, a healthy diet includes a mix of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and some protein, but each person has individual needs based on age, sex, physical activity level, body size, and stress factors. To determine the best foods for you, you would need to consult to help you find the right balance.
5. Get a Boost From “Good Mood” Food
While research about the mood- and metabolism-boosting qualities of certain foods is mixed, foods high in the amino acid tryptophan have been found to increase serotonin levels in the brain, contributing to feelings of optimism and calm. Add some bananas, avocados, dried apricots, walnuts, almonds etc for some extra tryptophan. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fats help elevate mood and reduce anxiety and depression. Look for omega-3-rich fish, like salmon and mackerel; walnuts and pumpkin seeds are also sources of these healthy fatty acids.
Salmon.....e cost sha o.....so once a blue moon for me...abi na!
This is more accessible.....good ole titus :D. The grilled type is heavenly!6. Keep a Food "Diary"
Some foods can have the opposite effect of tryptophan and instead trigger negative changes in mood and cause irritability or headaches. If you think a particular food might be affecting your mood, start a food diary. Record all the foods you eat each day and how you feel before and after every meal. After two weeks, review your entries to see if any foods line up with specific moods, either good or bad.
In addition to following a healthy diet, regular exercise will keep your body working most effectively and will augment both your mood and metabolism. The key message here is balance. A variety of healthy foods with a dose of exercise will help you maintain your energy, speed up your metabolism, and boost your mood.
Need to run huns.........I'm "zumbaing" later this morning for 4 hours straight!......I need my beauty and energy sleep....can't wait! muah!
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Food diary huh... will try that.
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks much for helping us "keep the faith" {hug}
Nice write-up dear, tanx *umAah*
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