Foods You Need To Give You A Better Brain, Better Mood And Better Health

POSTED ON June 1, 2016 BY Lindsay Sibson

By Lindsay Sibson

Do you want to feel GREAT?

Of course you do. I do too!

Life feels so much more vibrant and exciting when you feel energized, healthy and nourished.

What you put into your body is a major factor in how you look and feel. What you eat is either contributing to your greatness and health, or causing you to be tired, weighed down and wanting a nap ASAP.

You can eat your way to a better brain, better mood and better health by choosing foods that are kind and loving to your body.

Check out these 4 groups of foods that you need to incorporate into your daily meal plans:

#1. Vegetables

Benefits of eating vegetables:

Reduces your risk of many chronic diseases
Eating a diet rich in vegetables reduces your risk for stroke, cancer, heart diseases and type-2 diabetes
Provide a source of many nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamins A, E, and C and folate (folic acid)
- Potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure
- Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of heart disease
- Folate (folic acid) helps your body form healthy red blood cells.

Eat these vegetables for a better brain, better mood and better health:

Leafy Greens and Lettuces	Cauliflower	Brussels sprouts
Green beans	Celery	Broccoli
Kale	Cabbage	Onions
Collards	Spinach	Asparagus
Parsley	Fennel	Leek
Radishes	Watercress	Alfalfa Sprouts
Jicama	Ginger	Shallots
Artichoke	Bok Choy	Chard
Watercress	Turnip	Garlic

#2. Low-Sugar “Fruit”

Benefits of eating low-sugar “fruit”:

A good source of vitamins and minerals
- Vital for health and maintenance of your body
- Helps prevent vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies
- Like vegetables, fruit also contains folate (folic acid)
When you incorporate fruit as part of your overall healthy diet, you reduce your risk of chronic diseases
- Potassium content helps reduce your risk of developing kidney stones, lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke and helps to decrease bone loss as you age

Eat these vegetables for a better brain, better mood and better health:

Avocado	Bell peppers
Cucumber	Pumpkin
Limes	Lemons
Squash	Zucchini
Tomato	Eggplant

#3. Healthy Fats

Benefits of eating healthy fats:

Eating a greater portion of your calories from fat can help you reach optimal body composition
Omega-3 fats helps by turning on genes that are involved with lipolysis (burning fat), while turning off genes that store fat
- Also support thyroid hormone function, which is involved in body fat regulation
Fat is filling and leads to greater satisfaction when eating
- Helps curb hunger and cravings
Your brain is made of mostly cholesterol and fat, which it requires to function at its best
Intake of good fats helps prevent depression

Eat these healthy fats for a better brain, better mood and better health:

Coconut oil	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sesame Oil	Organic, grass feed butter and ghee
Almond milk	Avocados
Coconuts	Olives
Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed	Nuts

#4. Fermented Foods

Benefits of eating fermented foods:

Fermentation preserves the nutrients in food and breaks down the food to a more digestible form
An abundance of probiotics are created during the fermentation process
- Helps improve digestion
- Introduces beneficial bacteria into your digestive system and helps the balance of bacteria in your digestive system
- Probiotics have been shown to help slow or reverse some diseases, improve bowel health, aid digestion and enhance immunity

Eat these fermented foods for a better brain, better mood and better health:

Sauerkraut	Kimchi
Yogurt	Pickled fruits and vegetables

What is YOUR favorite “better brain, better mood and better health” food? Please SHARE with us in the comments below!

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Lindsay Sibson

Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.

Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life. Connect with her on her website and follow her travels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_traveloholic_).

Through her blog, Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life.