Food For Mental Performance |
Corporate America has you going like a gerbil in a wheel. The more you do the faster the wheel turns and the more you must do to keep up. It’s probably not uncommon to arrive at work before the sun rises, work through your lunch hour, and return home after dark. At least the vending machine is close by; you can get a boost from the sugar in candy bars, right? Sure, if your goal is to hit the wall soon after and ultimately resemble the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
Skipping meals or eating low nutrient, high sugar foods is like riding a bike with flat tires; sure you’ll eventually reach your destination, but it will be a struggle. Here’s a hint, genius: women like brawn and brains, not some ogre who can’t spell is own name.
First, plan ahead. There is no telling what your day will be like, so it’s crucial to pack food for a typical day ahead of time; doing so the night before work is ideal. Remember you should eat every few hours to get the necessary glucose and other nutrients to your head.
Second, eat breakfast. If success is your goal, you won’t get there without breakfast. Don’t have time in the morning—make it. Not hungry after just rolling out of bed—too bad. It doesn’t take more than 3 minutes to eat a piece of fruit, swallow down a yogurt, or whip up a meal replacement powder with frozen fruit. Your mommy is done holding your hand and isn’t there to make you breakfast every morning. Oh yeah, and don’t think about a drive thru unless you also plan to stop to put mud in your gas tank to effectively fuel your car.
Keep in mind that there are also specific foods that are loaded with nutrients; fruit in general is great, but dark berries in particular have been shown to pack a super nutrient punch. Having some protein at each meal may help keep you stay alert at your desk as well. Remember too that glucose is the brains primary food; low carb diets will keep you in a fog all day, so don’t forget the whole grains as well. Finally, omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for brain development and mental performance. Give this meal a try and you’ll soon rival Einstein’s mental clarity.
Cerebral Culinary Cuisine
4 oz grilled salmon
1 medium sized sweet potato or yam
1 8 oz low-fat yogurt mixed with 1 cup blueberries or blackberries
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