How To Improve Low Mood and Low Energy
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How to improve low mood and low energy
These are many things that can affect our feelings / emotions and it determines what happens to us and how we go about our day.
Some of these feeling may include feeling tired, lacking confidence, frustrated, angry and worried.
Don’t worry, In this episode, we will cover 5 steps to take to improve mood and increase energy. Set an achievable goal like regular practice for 2 weeks and then reassess, and set another goal until it becomes second nature. Remember small wins lead to big things.
If you follow these 5 steps you will find that both your mood and your energy will pick up significantly.
1) Eating At the right time.
Eating late, like when getting home after a long day will naturally tempt you into seeing what is in the fridge as you look for some late night indulgence, but this could lead to you feeling exhausted the next day.
Also Consuming a heavy meal too close to bedtime can be disruptive for digestive systems, causing indigestion and even heartburn, making you too uncomfortable to fall asleep.
Ensure your evening meal is consumed way before 8pm to avoid any digestive upset.
If you are find avoiding indulging difficult, a useful time is to brush your teeth when the urge comes. after all who can be bothered to brush their teeth twice at night?
Eating at the right time will create a more stable energy source, as your metabolism will be engaged at optimal levels all day long. The goal is to eat one of the following foods from the next step every 3 to 4 hours in order to keep your blood sugar consistent and for your stomach to optimally digest.
2. My Top Ten Foods For Brain Function
1.Avocados: They provide monounsaturated fat, which helps to maintain healthy blood flow.
2.Blueberries: They protect your brain from oxidative stress and reduce the effects of brain aging. There have also been studies that show they can help with memory.
3.Broccoli: A great source of vitamin K, which is known to improve cognitive function and memory.
4.Dark chocolate: This helps your focus and your concentration and stimulates endorphins. Chocolate also has flavonoids, which have been shown to improve cognitive function. The darker here the better, as the darkest chocolate has the least sugar, and we all know how sugar is something to eat sparingly.
I must add for that me, 100% dark chocolate looks great, but tastes terrible. In fact it tastes so bad, that you will probably be put off eating any sugar after. In that regard, it works well!
5.Eggs: They provide memory-improving and brain-boosting choline.
6.Green leafy vegetables: These are good sources of vitamin E, which reduces the effects of brain aging, and folate, which has been shown to improve memory.
7.Salmon, Sardines, Caviar: They’re rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help reduce the effects of brain aging.
8.Turmeric: It helps reduce inflammation and boost antioxi- dant levels while also improving your brain’s oxygen intake. There’s also some indication that turmeric helps reduce cognitive decay.
9.Walnuts: These nuts provide high levels of antioxidants and vitamin E that protect your neurons and protect against brain aging. They also contain high levels of zinc and mag- nesium, which are really good for your mood.
There must be a reason why walnuts look like a brain!
10.Water: Your brain is about 80 percent water. Dehydration can cause brain fog, fatigue, and slower reaction and thinking speed. Every bodily function depends on water. Fact!
3. VITAMINS, MINERALS, ANTIOXIDANTS SUPPLEMENTS
VITAMIN B - shown to improve nerve function and reduces fatigue.
CURCUMIN - Found in Turmeric, and helps in the management of oxidative and inflammatory condit
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