Today I thought I should talk about myself and how I managed
to lessen the headaches I used to get by eating well. I don’t mean I didn’t
well but I simply drank a lot of tea at the expense of proper food. The sugar
gave me a buzz of course and I took more and more but each week I had 3-4 days
of headaches. I didn’t enjoy life socially and the more painkillers I took, the
more worried I became until I thought of visiting a dietician. I thought I
should share this with men and women out there .I used to bad eating habits and
get headaches until I followed the advice from a dietician. It worked for me
and I do get less headaches than before and therefore less stress at work, so
why don’t you try it? For women it is important especially with those hormonal
changes that occur every month during menstruation.
If you rely on coffee or Red bull to make it through the
day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but
by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more
exhausted than before.
So put down that mug or Red bull, step away from the vending machine and give these six simple strategies a try. They’re proven to get you energised -- and keep you that way.
So put down that mug or Red bull, step away from the vending machine and give these six simple strategies a try. They’re proven to get you energised -- and keep you that way.
1. Do not skip Breakfast. When it comes to stocking
up on stamina, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. During sleep,
your body uses up its energy stores. Eating first thing in the morning is
important for refuelling. For a
longer-lasting boost, pair lean protein with filling with wholegrain like
whole-wheat toast topped with peanut butter and a banana, or a bowl of oatmeal
with fruits and nuts.
2. A touch of spinach. Instead of the usual
iceberg or romaine, use spinach in your family’s salads and sandwiches. This
dark leafy green is high in magnesium, a mineral your body uses to convert food
into energy. Women should aim to get at least 310 to 320 milligrams of the
nutrient daily, or approximately six servings of various high-magnesium foods
like dark leafy greens, nuts, beans, cereal and yoghurt.
3. Drinking water
Sipping on water regularly will prevent you from becoming
dehydrated. Women need about 12 cups of fluid per day, according to the Institute of Medicine
4. Do not stop taking carbohydrates
Passing on breads and
pastas may help you drop a few kilos, but it won’t do much for your productivity.
Carbohydrates are the easiest way for
your body to get energy
So when you don’t eat them, you feel sluggish. It has been
suggested that aiming for 130 grams (or about six servings) a day and always
choosing fibre-rich whole grains. If you are Gluten-intolerant opt for beans,
fresh fruit and sweet potatoes.
5. Get some iron
Even a slight
deficiency of this mineral can make you feel run-down.
Women need about 18 milligrams of iron a day -- twice as
much as men. Red meat is one of the best sources, so have beef or steak a few
times a week. Or load up on vegetarian sources, such as fortified cereals,
whole-grain bread and beans. It is recommended that pairing these foods with
another one rich in vitamin C, like orange juice or tomatoes, to help your body
absorb the mineral better.
6. Exercising
Heading to the gym
may be the last thing you feel like doing when you’re sluggish, but for putting
more pep in your step, it can’t be beat. In fact, University of Georgia
And while you don’t want to do anything so strenuous that it
will actually tire your muscles out, challenging your body will fire you up and
release those feel-good endorphins that will leave you glowing.
Where ever you are in the
world eating well is important. Try it and see for yourself. The body needs looking after and it will look after you too.
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