Wednesday 25 January 2012

Feel good food

Everyone has their comfort foods, but as you've probably guessed theyre usually not very good for us. For example laying into the tub of ice cream with the spoon, or the chocolate bars on a saturday night isn't the way to go when taking into accont your aims of a leaner, fitter you. So with this post I'll offer some wierd but nice foods that will make you feel happier, not just about you food, but about your waist as well.

1. Eggs:
Eggs provide tryptophan, an aminno acid that the body converts into the feelgood chemical serotonin. Eggs also contain a healthy dose of vitamin B, which boosts energy levels and make your feel more energises and ready for anything.

2. Sweet Potatoes:
These are packed with vitamin B6, which has been found to improve low moods and alleviate fatigue. they are also a great source of immunity boosting vitamin A. That should help keep you from feeling down and keep you healthy.

3. Porridge Oats:
Oats are high in alkaloids and flavanoids, which boost the feelgood effects of the many B vitamins in your diet. They also are good carbs with slow energy releases to keep you energised for longer. Therefore by starting your day with a bowl of porridge you are guaranteed a better day than most.

4. Beef:
Beef provides plenty of iron, a mineral that can help to reduce tiredness and fatigue due to its presence in red blood cells and so you get more oxygen to your cells, making you much more energetic. It also provides high levels of zinc.

5. Brazil Nuts:
These contain very high levels of selenium, a mineral that has been linked to improved mood. they're also packed with muscle building protein to help you achieve your gains faster and provide a health, feel good snack.

6. Lettuce:
I know what your thinkning, lettuce? But its true, lettuce contains lactucarium, a substance that can promote sensations of euphoria. It also contains bone-strengthening vitamin K.

No comments:

Post a Comment