Eat more fiber-rich foods loaded with vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3s from natural foods.
- Some food options that can enhance the quality of the mind:body:spirit connection are to exchange food items high in sugar and/or saturated fat for more of these:
- Onions, garlic, leeks, pulses (which are lentils, beans, chickpeas, split peas), spinach, Jerusalem artichokes, beets, asparagus, sauerkraut, underripe bananas, wild blueberries, avocados, apples, oats, whole grains, chia and flax seeds, dark chocolate, sea vegetables, turmeric, olive oil, walnuts, fatty fish, eggs
- As a side note, fiber is a type of carb that cannot be broken down within the gastrointestinal tract and does not give energy. Most of us know, it has a role in getting rid of waste. And it also should be highlighted in its action as food for human microflora – for a healthy microbiome because it contains live microorganisms. Keep in mind, secondary target organs like the ‘gut’ otherwise known as the ‘First Brain’ has a vital role in stabilizing mental health. We’re just tapping into how mental health can be influenced by your diet!
Looking for more? Peruse Chapter 13: Healthy Food = Healthy Mind of ‘Rise Above: A Playbook On How-To Keep Energy Flowing.’
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Dr. Jaime L. Pula is the author of her best-selling book titled, ‘Rise Above: A Playbook On How-To Keep Energy Flowing.’ She can be reached at jpula@artofhealthsciences.life. And she enjoys connecting on LI at: www.linkedin.com/in/drjaimelpula001/.