After last week’s post “5 Easy Ways to Fight of Stress” I’d like to share with you more health related tips. By no means am I an expert in this area. So the tips are that of my own personal experience.
I recently read, unhealthy habits can further increase our stress levels! : 0
For most of us, when we’re unhappy or our anxiety is spiraling out of control, we turn to food and sometimes we don’t make the best decisions.
 |
So here are three of my favourite “foods” that keep me sharp (I hope):
1) Blueberries –
These tasty little guys are the best detox fruit around. They are low in calories, fat-free and a great source of fibre … but overall, they’ve got a great rep for being high in Antixodiants and vitamin C.
The major benefit of Antioxidents are, they help rid our body of the free radicals that wear away at our memory.
Given I live in Antigua, blueberries are really hard to come by, but each visit to the UK, I stop at the Marks and Spencer in Gatwick and get my quick fix. Yum!
2) Choccy –
As GM Poppy commented – she eats chocolate to de-stress! And she is right. Chocolates are known to brighten your mood. I love dark chocolate in the range of 70% to 80%. Luckily in the UK, you’re not too far away from getting your hands on good chocolate.
3) Coffee -
I use to be a huge coffee drinker but as of late I’ve cut back and opted for decaffeinated coffee. Ooh do I miss my strong coffee though …
As you’ve probably heard, coffee boosts your energy levels, metabolism and makes your feel more alert.
A few months ago, I read an article on Times Online (can’t find the report anymore) that there was a recent study finding people who drink coffee with milk each day are less likely to suffer from depression. Now how much coffee and milk, I can’t recall. But I would say keep in moderation ; )
Here are some other recommended “foods” by experts that I’ve come across:
- Milk – good for your brain due to its amino acid called “tryptophan” and also a great antioxidant that helps destroy free radicals associated with stress.
- Whole-Grain Rice or Pasta – curb the low-carb diets, eating carbohydrates (in moderation) boosts serotonin level which is known to have a calming, soothing effect. Not all carbs are equal, so opt for whole grains that digest slowly.
- Fish – jam packed with omega-3-essential fatty acids, experts say people who eat fish frequently are 30% less likely to suffer from depression.
There you have it, a few food suggestions to keep you sharp. After all, as a responsible gaming company, it’s our responsibility to take care of our members well being : )
LET ME ASK YOU THIS: what are your favourite healthy foods?
Popularity: 35%
Share this Post with a Friend
5 Responses to “3 Foods That Keep You Sharp”
RSS
[…] Not all carbs are equal, so opt for whole grains that digest slowly. …article continues at Stuart brought to you by diet.medtrials.info and […]
hi stu,
i have my driving test comin up next week and was given advice to eat a banana, a mars bar and take 2 paracetamols,i was told it aids stress levels and keeps you calm in stressful situations lol we’l c x
Well I must say I do find a bottle or 2 of chardonnay helps me to de-stress after a hard day at work lol……. but if we talking food then I recommend fresh pineapple it keeps my mind active, low in calories, high in vitamin c and it tastes yummyyy
My Favourite food is pasta mixed with tomatoes, cucumber and sweetcorn with losts of lemon juice and a little pinch of salt and vinegar.
Well when i took my driving test i was advised to take “Kalms” for stress levels, which is a herbal drug you can buy over the counter, and believe me it definitely lives up to its name as when i was out on my test i nearly ran a dog over but to my surprise i never thought another thing about it as quick as it happened as quick i had dismissed it without even realising it!!!! And yes…………………………i did pass!!!!!!!!!!!! But if its food we r talkin i would suggest pasta with tuna sweetcorn onion and mayonnaise (low fat) of course lol its yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!