The Romans already sensed it: "mens sana in corpore sana"; But today's psychologists, psychiatrists and nutritionists have confirmed it: we are, to a large extent, what we eat. The way we feed ourselves greatly influences our physical and emotional state; and vice versa.
Therefore, a good way to break this kind of vicious circle is to take care of our diet, trying to incorporate foods rich in nutrients that are beneficial for mental health..
That is why below we propose three types of healthy diets for the mind with something in common: they all include free-range eggs. You will not only be surprised by the properties for health (in general) and for the psychological balance in particular of this food. It is that, in addition, the nutritional value of the free-range egg is very high.
It is a balanced diet in nutrients and in all types of food that is based on one principle: eat 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat at each meal. In addition, you should eat 5 meals a day (in small amounts, of course).
Fats must be healthy (especially extra virgin olive oil) and complex carbohydrates, that is, slow absorption, such as wholemeal flours, potatoes, fruits ...
In this diet, the presence of free-range eggs is guaranteed in the protein section.
And how will this food help your mind? In multiple ways, but we stop now on its vitamins. The thiamine or B-1 present in free-range eggs will help you fight nervous diseases such as depression or lack of memory or concentration. Pantothenic acid or B5 and biotin or B7 will ward off stress; while the hill will give you a "push" with the distractions.
It is based on the customs of countries with a Mediterranean climate and agriculture, mainly Spain, Italy and Greece. His philosophy could be summarized in reducing the consumption of red meat and fats of animal origin in favor of plant foods and monounsaturated fats (olive oil). Legumes and eggs are the reference proteins. And all this combined with physical exercise and sunlight.
Again we see that the presence of free-range eggs (a very interesting protein, since our body uses or absorbs it up to 94%) is essential, since vegetables are not so digestive or so assimilable.
They are those that doctors prescribe in convalescence, when there is low weight due to stress or mental fatigue, fatigue or lack of energy, children or adults with low weight ...
What are those foods that provide energy and vitality?
Nuts, green leafy vegetables (watercress, spinach ...) and others, such as cabbage, broccoli, as well as whole grains and legumes, dark chocolate, citrus fruits ... and free-range eggs.
We look once again at the nutrients in the egg, in this case its minerals and antioxidants. Among the former, iron -which helps in cognitive disorders and chronic fatigue- phosphorus (with memory loss and fatigue) and potassium, which collaborates in the proper development of cognitive functions, stand out..
On the other hand, eggs are one of the few foods that contains tryptophan and tyrosine, two excellent antioxidants, which help fight depression, anxiety and insomnia, as well as other mental illnesses..
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