The X and Y generation is discovering that the fast food diet of Taco Bell, Burger King, Friendly’s and Pizza Hut is no where near a healthy food choice. These fast food diets are filled with processed chemicals and have hardly any nutrients which throws of the body’s feel-good chemistry.
It is possible to eat foods that will boost your spirits and shrink your belly. We’ll call it brain-food.
Here is a list of some healthy food choices for you:
1. Mussels – these are loaded with some of the highest vitamin B12 on the planet
2. Swiss Chard – is packed with magnesium, a very necessary nutrient to increase your energy levels
3. Blue Potatoes – finding these potatoes is worth the effort, they have powerful antioxidants and are loaded with iodine which regulates the thyroid
4. Grass-Fed Beef – contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids which is good for the heart
5. Dark Chocolate – cocoa gives an instant boost in mood and concentrations and improves blood flow to the brain
6. Greek Yogurt – contains more calcium than milk or regular yogurt, also has more protein than regular yogurt
7. Asparagus- one of the top sources for tryptophan which serves as the basis for the creation of serotonin, the brains primary mood-regulating neurotransmitters
8. Honey – is packed with quercetin and kaempferol which reduce inflammation
9. Cherry Tomatoes – the skins have lycopene, an antioxidant that protects the brain and fights depression-causing inflammation
10. Eggs – are loaded with mood promoting omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, B vitamins and iodide, as well as protein
11. Coconut – chocked full of medium chain triglycerides, which are fats that keep your brain health and fueled
An occasional Locos Tacos, Whopper or Big Mac isn’t going to drag you down, but a steady diet of it will. Begin to incorporate these healthy foods into your diet and gradually eliminate the junk. Over time, you will see the benefits by your shrinking waste line and your happy mood.
For additional information check out the link; 11 Foods That End Bad Moods | Eat This, Not That.
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