Food for (Positive) Thought
As you now know, in addition to restricting your caloric intake, it's essential to eat the right kinds of food to build muscle, strengthen your immune system, stay energized, and, in general, kick ass in your everyday life.
Eating according to your metabolic type will help keep you in top shape, but when you find yourself battling a bad mood, a few particular foods might help improve your attitude. Check 'em out:
- Low-fat, low-protein, high-carbohydrate snacks are good for chasing away the blues. Try air-popped popcorn or whole-wheat bread with honey.
- To ward off depression, go for fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are reputed to ease mood swings.
- Fight stress with high-fiber foods, such as apples, pears, olives, beets, squash, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, lentils, beans, tofu, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, and couscous.
- Drink water for a quick pick-me-up. Regular hydration will keep you from feeling fatigued, and it can also help you burn calories.
Highs and Lows
Caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and chocolate are all known for mood-altering effects, ranging from waking you up to calming you down, but they can also trigger mood swings, irritability, and feelings of anxiety and stress. Experts suggest moderating your intake of these substances so you can stay on an even keel.
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