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t the very least, that means lots of lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and complex carbohydrates; no
processed foods; and minimal white flower and sugar. But when you spend all day confronting challenging
mental and physical tasks on a photo shoot day, the brain’s nutritional demands are greater.
You produce lots of oxidants in the brain when you’re working. Foods that are high in antioxidants- berries,
beans, apples, tea act like flame retardants. And we can not forget about alkaline water. Remember the brain is
70 to 80 percent water and when it’s metabolically active 10 to 12 hours a day, removing metabolic waste from
the brain requires optimal hydration.
It is suggested to super-hydrate with two cups at the beginning of the day and avoid dehydrators like processed
sugary foods, high does of caffeine and soda. Watch out for “ brain fog,” which can be evidence that you need to
hydrate.
It is said that coffee depletes serotonin, which contributes to a sense of well-being. If you have it on an empty
stomach, that quick delivery to the bloodstream leads to more anxiety and stress. It is advise to save the coffee
for midafternoon, when your hormonal and neural connections often need the boost.
Eat to win- a meal plan for model winners
Start your brain; ensure long- lasting energy
Egg white omelet; breakfast burrito on whole grain tortilla; steel cut oatmeal with fruit; smoked salmon on whole
grain bread; high fiber muesli with nuts, fruit and yogurt
Lunch
Fill up with out bogging down
Eat a salad with meet or fish ; a wrap with vegetables; sushi; chilli, veggies and grains are packed with
antioxidants to fight fatique.
Snacks
Sustain energy and focus
Eat nuts and berries boost omega-3s and antioxidants. For something sweet, stick with citrus fruits. They contain
pectin fiber, which helps you use the plant sugars slowly- compared wit the sugar rush you get from candy
Dinner
Lay the foundation for a good night’s sleep
Eat if you’re hungry, have a healthful snack before bed- low glucose levels interfere with sleep. So does alcohol. A
better bet chamomile tea, which helps induce sleep as the body cools after drinking
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