Healthy eating tips
New ways to keep happy, healthy and to give your body 'what it needs
To lose weight, the total daily amount of calories can be lowered in combination with more exercise. We will support you to eat correctly and show you how to avoid overeating, planning the right amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fibre and fat your body needs.
Vitamins are an important part of our diet. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is the absolute bare minimum you should consider taking. Certain vitamins and minerals have been proven to boost your immune system and to decrease your chances of getting certain diseases and disorders.
Eating the right foods can provide the seasonal boost we need.
Starch: Wholegrain Bread, Pasta, Rice and Potatoes
a portion of starchy food is said to help maintain energy levels and beat lethargy. Starchy foods that are high in fibre take longer to be digested and release energy slowly into the body, helping you to feel fuller for longer and keeping your blood sugar and energy levels on an even keel.
Leafy Vegetables
Vegetables and pulses provide you with the vitamins and minerals your body needs to be in optimal condition. Dark green vegetables and pulses in particular are high in iron, a necessary mineral to prevent anaemia Try some hearty seasonal greens like cabbage, spinach and kale to aid your digestive system.
Potassium: Bananas, Mushrooms, Orange Juice
Keep up your intake of fruit and vegetables throughout. "Eat at least five portions of fresh, frozen, tinned or dried fruits a day."
Tryptophan: Poultry
Chicken contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is converted to the mood-enhancing serotonin, a brain chemical said to be responsible for keeping us content. It is a good ingredient to include in a diet as it is a low fat, lean source of protein.
Omega-3: Oily Fish
Oily fish like pilchards, sardines and tinned salmon have been linked to healthy brain tissue, or for a vegetarian alternative try walnuts, spinach and foods containing linseed oil. "Brain tissue has a high amount of omega-3 fats. People with lower levels of omega-3 can be more susceptible to depression.”
Iron: Red Meat, Dark Green Leafy Vegetables, Eggs, Dried Apricots, Wholemeal Bread and Fortified Breakfast Cereals
Low levels of iron in the body or iron losses, for example through a heavy period, can lead to lethargy and fatigue, so it is important to keep iron levels healthy. Add mood foods containing higher levels of iron to your shopping list.
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