Aren’t you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Let’s face it, we ARE what we eat! Eating fast food, junk, and processed foods, causes us to feel sluggish, unmotivated, and guilty. In the United States, every minute, someone is dying of heart disease – over 600,000 deaths’ per year! Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death. Obesity and diabetes are more prevalent in children than every before. Scientific evidence from all corners conclude, eating a healthy, vegetable based diet, with limited red meat, can immediately impact your physical and mental well-being. The Mediterranean diet blends the basics of healthy eating with the traditional flavors and cooking methods of…
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7 Dietary Changes to Stimulate Your Brain
Do you ever get that 2 PM lull? You know what I mean…your energy is drained and you are not sure how you are going to make it through the afternoon? There is actually a term for it…“afternoon slump.” Many people experience a noticeable dip in their alertness, energy level and ability to concentrate in the afternoon. There are several reasons this COULD happen. Eating carbohydrates for lunch Sitting for hours You could be dehydrated Your body temperature has dropped because you are digesting a heavy lunch Avoid the Afternoon Slump There are several things you can try to avoid the afternoon slump. Get out in the sun for 10…