Feeding the Mind, Body, & Soul
Chef Ernesto
It's funny that they say, you are what you eat. but it's true. you choose your own destiny when you choose what to allow in your body. what comes out of the mouth defiles a man, but what goes into your mouth can defile your mind body and soul as well. here are a few things that you could put in your mouth that could give you a natural boost in a healthy way WHILE FEEDING THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Almonds, salmon, blueberries
and a few more foods that will
make you more alert, energetic
and ready to take on the world.
have some pumpkin seeds,
an apple,
a few red bell pepper slices with hummus or a piece of dark chocolate. These a few foods can help relieve fatigue, sharpen your focus and give you the jolt of energy.
THE WAY YOU CHOOSE TO PREPARE THESE FOODS, WEATHER COOKED OR RAW WOULD STILL HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR BODY.
Spinach, kale, arugula and chard. Virtually every variety of leafy greens is flavorful, packed with vitamins and minerals, and a low-calorie addition to your meals. Not only do they contain vitamins C and A, which are important for energy levels, they also contain depression-fighting folate.
Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews contain protein for endurance and coenzyme Q10, a nutrient that helps produce energy inside our cells. This combination makes them an ideal fuel choice for both a quick energy jolt and long-term endurance.
Skinless chicken, turkey and other lean cuts of meat contain the amino acid tyrosine, which helps fight fatigue. They also have lots of iron, B-vitamins and the protein your muscles need for endurance whether you’re working out, competing in an athletic event or just trying to get through a hectic day.
Salmon
Salmon has two grams of essential fatty acids per four-ounce serving, and these EFAs do more than just regulate insulin and facilitate healthy brain function. They also help ease inflammation, so stiffness in your joints or muscles won’t slow you down.
There are plenty
of foods that provide the
protein vegetarians need,
but perhaps none do so in such a powerful, compact package as an egg. Eggs offer many of the same benefits as lean meats, including protein, B-vitamins and iron.
It’s common knowledge that consuming carbs will give you a quick energy boost, which makes them great before a long workout. But the pick-me-up from refined carbohydrates like white bread and white rice won’t last; within 30 minutes you’ll be feeling sluggish again. Choose refined carbs like brown rice, oats or whole-wheat bread instead.
This one’s a no-brainer. The caffeine in coffee is perhaps the most powerful and well-known energy-booster there is, and millions of people rely on it every morning just to get out the door. But when you combine some of these other pick-me-up foods in each of your daily meals, you may find you don’t need coffee as much as you used to.
Like coffee, black tea and green tea both contain caffeine, but they’ve also got the amino acid L-theanine, which can aid in alertness and memory.
Come back next month to read more healthy tips, and
learn about the "love" foods!
Leafy Greens
Nuts
Lean Meats
Eggs
Whole Grains
Coffee
Tea