mood. Polyphenols are antioxidants that
naturally occur in plants like Vegetables
and fruits. Antioxidants are well known
for their ability to combat cell damage.
Please remember darker chocolates are
rich in unprocessed cocoa which comes
from the cacao plant, has no sugar added,
and is your best shot in elevating your
mood. Choose a chocolate bar that has
over 70% unprocessed cocoa.
Green tea
Magnesium is your relaxation mineral. You
must have adequate levels for your cells
to make energy, for many different chemi-
cal pumps to work, to stabilize membranes
and to help muscles relax. Anything that is
tight, irritable, crampy and stiff - whether
it is a body part or mood - is a sign of mag-
nesium deficiency.
happiness.
While technically a drink, green tea
deserves a spot on the list of mood-
boosting foods. Green tea has many
benefits. Research has linked it to lower
rates of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and
other neurogenerative conditions. The Matcha green tea particularly is a rich
source of the amino acid - L-theanine
which helps you relax and maintain a calm
demeanour. That’s a great reason to start
sipping your green tea today!
A study in animals looked at the effect
of green tea polyphenols on measures of
inflammation after exercise and the results
were stunning. The rats that received the
tea polyphenols were able to keep up their
activity for longer than rats that did not
receive the polyphenols. They also had
lower levels of chemicals that signalled
inflammation and muscle damage in their
blood. Remember low inflammation levels
in your body means more vitality, energy, Research has found eight nutrients,
that make a significant contribution to
supporting healthy brain function - and to
fighting depression and mood disorders.
Omega 3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D,
Vitamin C, Folate, Zinc, Selenium and
magnesium. We have covered 3 local foods
that contain some of these nutrients. Keep
it here as we discuss three more foods that
are rich in the rest of the nutrients next
Issue!.
So next time you’re feeling blue, try
showing your body - and your brain -
some love by reaching for dark chocolate,
green tea and avocado.
Jennifer Mwangangi-Ayoti is a
Chartered Marketer (UK), and a
seasoned Wellness Coach at Licial
Wellness. You can commune with
her on this or related issues via mail
at: Info@licialwellness.com. You
can also visit the website at: www.
licialwellness.com.
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