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Food for Thought…
Food for Thought…
Eating healthily at University!
Eating healthily at University!
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STRESS has been linked to low levels of serotonin – often called the
‘satisfaction’ brain chemical. Foods which contain the precursor for
serotonin include meat, fish, dairy products and beans.
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STRESS has been linked to low levels of serotonin – often called the
‘satisfaction’ brain chemical. Foods which contain the precursor for
serotonin include meat, fish, dairy products and beans.
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REPLACE a typical afternoon snack of chocolate with yoghurt and a piece of
fruit, nuts and dried fruit, or oat cakes with cottage cheese. This will help to
keep your energy levels and emotions on an even keel.
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REPLACE a typical afternoon snack of chocolate with yoghurt and a piece of
fruit, nuts and dried fruit, or oat cakes with cottage cheese. This will help to
keep your energy levels and emotions on an even keel.
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ALCOHOL, coffee, strong tea, colas and sugar make us feel good in
the short term - but when this wears off, we want more. Use a food
diary to help you cut down on these stimulants. For instance, start by
restricting yourself to two coffees in the morning only, then reduce to
one.
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ALCOHOL, coffee, strong tea, colas and sugar make us feel good in
the short term - but when this wears off, we want more. Use a food
diary to help you cut down on these stimulants. For instance, start by
restricting yourself to two coffees in the morning only, then reduce to
one.
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HAVE some protein with each meal. This can reduce the impact that
carbohydrates have on feeding brain chemical imbalances. Protein sources
are eggs, lean meat, fish, lentils, beans and other pulses, soya, yoghurt,
cheese, nuts and seeds.
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HAVE some protein with each meal. This can reduce the impact that
carbohydrates have on feeding brain chemical imbalances. Protein sources
are eggs, lean meat, fish, lentils, beans and other pulses, soya, yoghurt,
cheese, nuts and seeds.
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ANTIOXIDANTS are vital for brain health. Eat a diet rich in fruit and
vegetables.
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ANTIOXIDANTS are vital for brain health. Eat a diet rich in fruit and
vegetables.
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IF STRESS is stopping you from sleeping, try a herbal tea night cap.
Camomile, vervain, peppermint, lemon balm, hops, rosehips, dill and fennel
used singly or in blends are calming. Alternatively, have a glass of milk, as
calcium helps you to sleep.
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IF STRESS is stopping you from sleeping, try a herbal tea night cap.
Camomile, vervain, peppermint, lemon balm, hops, rosehips, dill and fennel
used singly or in blends are calming. Alternatively, have a glass of milk, as
calcium helps you to sleep.
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SOME people just forget to eat when they are stressed. Make a point
of observing meal times, even when you don’t actually eat very much.
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SOME people just forget to eat when they are stressed. Make a point
of observing meal times, even when you don’t actually eat very much.
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SMALL healthy snacks throughout the day help alleviate nervousness. If you
are prone to not eating when nervous, try to make yourself at least have a
snack – a banana is ideal to keep you going.
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SMALL healthy snacks throughout the day help alleviate nervousness. If you
are prone to not eating when nervous, try to make yourself at least have a
snack – a banana is ideal to keep you going.
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SOYA foods help to balance female hormones. For pre-menstrual or
menopausal stress, introduce a glass of soya milk or 50g of tofu into
your diet daily.
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SOYA foods help to balance female hormones. For pre-menstrual or
menopausal stress, introduce a glass of soya milk or 50g of tofu into
your diet daily.