Want to boost your mood and energy? The nutrients in these foods will make you feel a million bucks.
Tomatoes:
High in lycopene, an antioxidant necessary for optimum mental functioning and resilience.
Oats:
Traditionally used to soothe nervous exhaustion and fatigue and jam-packed full of nutrients, oats also help reduce cholesterol, improving blood circulation to the brain.
Spinach:
Containing folic acid, it helps to protect the brain. Low levels of folic acid can impair concentration.
Ginger:
Stimulates circulation and, according to traditional Chinese medicine, keeps the good chi flowing.
Avocado:
Rich in potassium, provides the body with stamina. A deficiency of which may cause fatigue and 3-oclock-itis.
Eggs:
A convenient and versatile protein source during those lazy winter evenings. Omelette…nom.
Cashews:
High in iron for strength, cashews also contain some tryptophan and the other healthy brain fat, omega-9.
Beans:
The vegetarian protein of choice, crammed full of nutrients, fibre and complex carbs.
Parsley:
Lauded for its flavour, it’s packed with B vitamins that promote better memory and mental alertness.
Dark chocolate:
Contains magnesium, tryptophan and anandamide, a chemical that is produced by our brains when we are happy and increases motivation. Hallelujah!
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