In winter, the air temperature is lowered, and with it our vitality. In spring, nature, birds, animals and people wake up. However, it takes time to switch from power saving mode. And a little support.
How to help the body wake up from hibernation, recharge with energy and paint your life with bright colors? Says nutritionist, expert of St. Petersburg Lana Naumova. According to her, the recipe is “outrageously simple”:
do sport,
walk more outdoors
eat foods that provide energy.
What are these products? The expert listed five foods that should be added to the diet in the spring — and at any time of the year when you have problems with energy and increased fatigue.
1. Cocoa
Cocoa is a real storehouse of PQQ (vitamin B14), which energizes at the cellular level, invigorates and activates the brain. It is best to drink cocoa for breakfast, then the energy stations in your body will say “thank you”, and you will be charged for the whole day.
Cocoa also contains polyphenols. They protect our cells and blood vessels from the damaging effects of various adverse environmental factors.
2. Kiwi
This juicy green fruit is one of the champions in the content of vitamin C, which is useful for the immune system. It is also the main cog in the work of the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of oxytocin — one of the three happiness hormones. Daily consumption of 1-2 kiwis will energize you and improve your mood.
3. Macadamia nuts
Sweetish macadamia nuts are an excellent source of B vitamins. They activate the metabolic process, improve the functioning of the nervous and immune systems, and promote energy production. In addition to B vitamins, macadamia nut is rich in fiber. Almost 7% of the daily food intake can be obtained from it, which means that you can maintain a supply of vigor and strength for a long time.
4. Seafood
Those who regularly consume seafood are less likely to suffer apathy, depression and loss of vitality. This is because seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and tyrosine. Thanks to tyrosine and its derivatives, dopamine and norepinephrine are produced in the body, which help fight stress. And vitamin B12 and omega-3 are involved in the synthesis of serotonin — the hormone of happiness, improve mood, sleep and memory.
5. Avocado
Avocados contain high levels of folic acid, which reduces the risk of depression. Adding avocados to the diet has a positive effect on health. Useful substances that this green fruit is rich in improve memory and blood circulation, help fight stress, reduce fatigue and irritability. Because avocados are high in healthy fats, you stay fuller and energized longer.
This is not a definitive list of products to increase activity, mood and vitality. The diet that you make up to provide yourself with energy should be varied. So you can get more nutrients and maintain a balance between minerals and essential elements.
Add foods rich in healthy fats, fiber and proteins to your menu, but do not forget about slow carbohydrates and vitamins. All this in the complex will become a magic potion for saving energy at any time of the year.