Bonus Section 4 – NUTRITION
Making nutritional changes in your diet can significantly boost your energy and mood. A healthy body usually has an energy frequency between 62 and 78Hz. Disease begins at 58Hz. A higher frequency destroys a disease of lower frequency. Food has a frequency from 0 to 15 Hz. Below are some higher frequency foods to increase your energy. Again, these are merely suggestions. You can easily do a little research on the internet to find even more healthy, high energy foods.
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*.Salmon, anchovies or sardines – These fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which keep cell membranes soft and flexible. Because of this, they can have a very positive effect on your mood. There are several plant-based sources of omega-3’s as well. They include walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and green, leafy vegetables.
* Spinach – It contains folate, a B-vitamin which has been shown to have a positive effect on mood and energy. It is also found in peas, navy beans, orange juice, wheat germ and avocado.
*.Oatmeal, soy milk and scrambled eggs – This combination of food supplies you with
500 milligrams of tryptophan, an amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, the hormone in your brain that makes you feel happy. Healthy, complex carbohydrates – minus the sucrose and fructose – can actually increase your levels of serotonin when eaten in moderation.
*.Vitamin D – This can easily be found in a good quality supplement, or it can be absorbed by the body from the sun. However, beware that the sun also has ultraviolet rays which are damaging to the skin. Nevertheless, a little daily sunshine can do wonders for your energy and mood. Vitamin D also increases the flexibility of cell membranes, making your brain work faster. It can also be obtained through consumption of soy milk and oily fish – salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines and swordfish, just to name a few.
*.Broccoli and blueberries – When eaten with protein meals containing fish, chicken or turkey, high fiber, non-starchy vegetables help stabilize blood sugar. After meals, blood sugars can often be too high, causing drowsiness. Broccoli can help you remain energetic and alert after your meal. Superfruits such as blueberries are very high in antioxidants, which are substances that absorb the free radical body scavengers produced by stress. Too many of these free radicals can cause wear and tear on the body, and deplete your energy. Try to eat more green, leafy vegetables, as well as broccoli, cauliflower, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and kiwifruit.
*.Quinoa – Any whole grains are good sources of B vitamins. Whole grains break down and release sugar slowly, so as to not upset your normal blood sugar levels. Quinoa is basically a seed which has been classified as a grain, and is also considered one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom. Try to also consume oats, brown rice, and whole wheat bread or pasta. Of course, look for “gluten-free” if you are allergic.
*.Fiber-rich foods – Dried apricots, celery, apples or pistachio nuts will do just fine. Also look for healthy foods which contain chicory root. This fiber will help control the release of glucose (a sugar) into your bloodstream and can significantly deter those annoying energy dips throughout the day.
*.Water – Water sustains life and is a valuable source of energy. It is the body’s own natural fuel. Low water intake leads to dehydration. Dehydration leads to stress, and stress leads to more dehydration.
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* Fried foods – Although healthy fats are essential for the cell’s membranes, trans fats and saturated fats make the membranes rigid, and your brain’s neurotransmitters will not work as well. Any product that contains “partially hydrogenated oils” has trans fats.
*.Gas station foods – Processed foods are made with refined flour and have large amounts of sugar, but very little nutrients. You may feel a lift from these foods temporarily, but you will feel fatigued and depleted of energy when you come down from these false sugar highs. Refined sugars include white table sugar, white flour, and high fructose corn syrup.
*.Alcohol and caffeine – In low doses, alcohol acts like a stimulant. It also depletes your brain’s serotonin level. Serotonin is the chemical which is your brain’s natural mood elevator. Caffeine in large doses can block the production of GABA, your brain’s feel- good messenger. When you combine stress with caffeine, it raises cortisol levels more than stress alone. And because high cortisol levels can contribute to binge (stress) eating, you might want to consider quitting caffeine altogether. I personally make coffee in the morning using one teaspoon of decaffeinated coffee, plus one teaspoon of regular. I am working my way towards using 2 teaspoons of decaf. It is not an easy process. Believe me, I understand!