For a quick energy boost, here are three tips that are sure to put some pep in your step.
For a quick energy boost, here are three tips that are sure to put some pep in your step.
1. Eat a high-fibre cereal: Your body digests fibre more slowly, which can provide a longer-lasting energy supply during the day.
2. Drink more water: According to research at Tufts University, even mild dehydration reduces concentration and brings down your mood. It also drains energy. Doctors typically recommend eight or nine cups of water a day.
3. Munch on pumpkin seeds: They contain a lot of magnesium, and research shows that too little of the mineral can sap your energy. Almonds, cashews, halibut, spinach, and soybeans are other good sources of magnesium.
The power of positivity
Self-talk is all it takes to give your performance an edge. Focusing on a good outcome and telling yourself, “I can do better next time,” or “I can react more quickly this time,” can increase motivation and effort, and help you do better than your previous endeavour.
Always Wear Shades
Remember UV radiation can cause eye problems like cataracts or cancer of the eye. Make sure your wear sunglasses, even on overcast days. A simple way to ensure your sunglasses offer adequate UV protection is to check the label.
Don’t Drink And Drive
Is it safe to drive the morning after a big night out? If you said no, you’re right. Two recent studies show even when blood alcohol levels dropped to zero, driving skills were still dangerously impaired. The lesson? Don’t get behind the wheel with a hangover.
Super Snacks
Got a minute? That’s all you need to improve your cholesterol levels, with these health helpers.
Skim milk with cocoa
A Spanish study reported that people who sipped this sweet treat daily for a month had a 14 per cent dip in LDL cholesterol.
Edamame beans
These amazing beans contain soy protein, which could possibly lower LDL cholesterol by up to 10 per cent and total cholesterol by around 7 per cent, if eaten regularly.
Nuts
Not only do nut lovers improve their LDL/ HDL cholesterol ratios, they also reduce their triglycerides, reports the Archives of Internal Medicine. Aim for a third of a cup of raw, unsalted nuts a day.
