Food for better mood: Dieteraater shares nutrition tips to promote de-stress and energy levels

While food is necessary to nourish the body and distribute important nutrients, it also plays a powerful role in regulating our mood and energy levels. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Sohom Singha Roy, the lead dietician of Radcliffe Labs, said, “A balanced diet can help you feel energetic, emotionally grounded and mentally clear when combined with mindful food.” Also read Nutritionists share 12 micro-habits for easy weight loss: ‘Add a vegetable to every snack’

Food for better energy:

• Start your day with complex carbohydrates such as millet, oats or brown rice. These slow digestive grains provide long-lasting energy and avoid sudden blood sugar fluctuations.
• To support muscle strength and reduce fatigue, every food includes lentil-based protein such as lentils, chickpeas, moong dal and tofu.
• Include healthy fats through soaked almonds, walnuts, chia and flaxseeds, which are essential for brain function and constant vigilance.
• To promote an additional energy, add fruits such as bananas (rich in vitamin B6), citrus fruits (for vitamin C), and berries (high in antioxidants).
• Do not forget leafy greens such as spinach and immortal, which are rich in magnesium and help in energy metabolism.
• Stay hydrated with water throughout the day; Warm lemon water in the morning supports digestion and reply.

Diet Tips and D-Stress to remain calm:

• Add foods containing magnesium such as pumpkin seeds, spinach and whole grains to help the nerves relax and manage stress. Also read Detox your mind and body gently: share 6 diet tips to follow a nutritionist
• To reduce inflammation and regulate mood, vegetarian omega -3 sources such as flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts are included.
• The whole grains, legumes, and nut B provide vitamins that are important for the production of serotonin and dopamine, the major neurotransmitter for emotional stability.
• To support intestinal-brain connections, improve intestinal health with homemade yogurt and prebiotics such as bananas, garlic and oats.
• Tofu, sesame seeds, oats, and bananas such as banana-rich foods help in natural serotonin production.
• For relaxing vigilance, choose a cool drinks like basil, chamomile, or green tea with L-ichheenine.

What to avoid?

Sohom Singha Roy further said, “Caffeine, refined sugar, fried, stale, or reduce your intake of high processed foods, which can increase stress and reduce energy. Avoid cold drinks with food, as they spoil digestion. Also read Stay long and healthy: follow these simple diet tips

However, it is best to have a personal view for diet and nutrition. To understand what the body needs, someone will have to undergo regular health checkups and follow a customized diet plan.

Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.