Brain food: power for your grey cells
It’s obvious that your body needs a regular supply of nutrients to keep it working properly – but so does your brain. Did you know that the brain alone uses about 20% of the all nutrients supplied to the body? So it’s no wonder that many people struggle with concentration difficulties, stress and fatigue.
To ensure that your brain doesn’t run out of power, you need a balanced diet containing the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and liquids. This will not only keep you fit for work but also boost your wellbeing.
Six tips for more power
Avoid rich or fatty meals. They will only make you dull and tired because your digestive system will need almost all the energy they provide to digest them. Protein-rich, low-fat dishes, on the other hand, keep you alert, are easy to digest and keep your blood sugar level constant. This also means that they will not cause a sudden performance slump.
If you fancy a snack between main meals, try fresh or dried fruit, nuts, buttermilk, quark, yoghurt, wholemeal bread or crispbread.
