Eight products that will give energy and cheerfulness
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Some products are able to act on our brain as well as drugs that stabilize mood and increase energy levels. Experts recommend to stock up the following set of products, if during the day you need to recharge:
Watermelon and melon
In addition to taste, in watermelons and melons is very high content of vitamins and trace elements. Due to the high content of iron in them, these fruits are very useful for people suffering from anemia. Often to eat juicy fruits is hypertonics and cores, because magnesium acts soothing to the heart, and dietary fiber reduces the level of harmful cholesterol. If you are overcome by fatigue and do not have more strength, try a piece of melon or watermelon, this will immediately improve your vitality and give energy for the whole day.
Cheese
During the research, scientists from the University of Cambridge found that foods rich in protein have an impact on the well-being of a person. To gain strength for the whole day and not fall asleep on the go, take for a rule to eat at least a slice of cheese every morning, and then a charge of energy will be provided.
Walnuts
Walnut is useful in all respects: it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lowers cholesterol in the blood and even suppresses the growth of cancer cells, and is also a source of melatonin, a hormone that has a powerful antioxidant effect. Our body independently produces this hormone, but in the process of aging, its production is reduced. In addition, the use of walnuts will help to fix biorhythms, and also contribute to a peaceful sleep.
Coffee
This fragrant drink can reduce the risk of depression. Scientists have identified this fact by monitoring 50,000 women who drank two to three cups of coffee a day. The risk of depression in women decreased by 15%. Even greater results were achieved by those who drank four cups of an invigorating drink - their threat was reduced by 20%.
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Green tea
If you do not like coffee, then drink green tea. It is rich in amino acids and L-theanine, which has a lot of wonderful properties: it enhances the mood, it acts relaxing and soothing, relieves anxiety, and improves memory and invigorates.
Brown rice
Much more valuable than white, because when processing it removes only the husks, and most of the bran and the core remain in place, so all nutrients and nutrients are preserved. Regular consumption of rice leads to a normal water balance of the body, and also thanks to its nutritional properties it feeds the body with energy.
Lentils
This is a type of legumes, which contains easily digestible fiber, thanks to which a person receives a supply of energy. This fiber has the same properties as magnesium with folic acid, which favorably affect the work of the heart.
Apples
Apple - an excellent fruit for an evening snack, which contains a lot of fiber and helps in the fight against many diseases. In addition, apples are useful for sight, skin and can resist nervous diseases, and also give a person a charge of vivacity for the whole day.