Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 3. 2019 | Page 7

Go bananas A banana has approximately 30% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps the brain produce serotonin, which is considered a mood stabiliser. Serotonin impacts your motor skills and emotions. It is also the chemical that helps you sleep and digest food. Eating a banana can help relieve depression and anxiety by stimulating the serotonin levels in your body. Bananas are also high in potassium. This mineral is important as it helps maintain fluid levels in the body and regulates the movement of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. Potassium also helps muscles to contract and nerve cells to respond. It keeps the heart beating regularly and can reduce the effect of sodium on blood pressure. Snack on mixed nuts Mixed, 'dried' fruits are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. They also help with skin elasticity, keeping it radiant and smooth. Research suggest that eating the right proportion of nuts can reduce the risk of skin cancer. Moreover, when nutritionists recommend opting for a well-balanced diet, they refer to incorporating a serving of natural food sources, including nuts, due to their positive effects on your overall wellbeing. So, next time you go grocery shopping, don’t forget to toss some almonds, walnuts, and cashews into your shopping basket. Forgive someone to improve your health Being bitter or holding a grudge against 'someone, is emotionally and physically draining. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean you condone what they’ve done or said to you. Releasing bitterness can result in less anxiety, lower blood pressure, greater spiritual wellbeing, a stronger immune system, better heart health, higher self-esteem and healthier relationships. Keep dry feet healthy Wearing the wrong shoes or spending too much time standing, can result in dry, itchy feet and areas of irritated or scaly skin. Without treatment, dry skin can thicken and crack open, leaving the feet vulnerable to infection. Use pumice stones, exfoliators, and foot soaks to remove dry skin from your feet at home. Regularly apply moisturiser and removing dead skin will help keep the feet healthy and hydrated.