The Essentials To Stress Management: To Help You Achieve Harmony in Mind, Body, And Spirit
The Essentials To Stress Management: To Help You Achieve Harmony in Mind, Body, And Spirit
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” - Albert Einstein
No doubt we live in stressful times. Everything seems to be progressing at exponential rates. Everything except our inner being and ability to cope with all [...]
Top 10 Super Brain Food
“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.” – Adelle Davis
My journey of pursuing a life of joy and fulfillment is focused upon achieving harmony between mind, body and spirit. Recently I have found my self focusing my attention on my mind and spirit putting my body on the back burner. I have now put more energy into regaining that balance because with out a happy and vital body the mind and spirit are hindered in their growth. Below I have compiled a top 10 list of foods that can be incorporated into a healthy diet that will have a nourishing effect on your body and mind. Please leave your comments below; with other foods you experienced having a positive effect on your body and mind, throw in a good recipe if you know one too! 
1.Cucumber: Stay cool as a cucumber cucumbers are a good source of the mineral silica, a component of connective tissue found in the skin. The high water and mineral content of cucumber is largely responsible for its therapeutic cleansing and hydrating effects. Cucumbers are also used topically for various types of skin problems
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B5, C, K, beta carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, silica, zinc.
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2.Celery: With its rich mineral content, celery helps to normalize the body’s alkaic balance. When you body is in an acidic state caused by stress or eating harmful foods it can lead to numerous health problems if you don’t change your habits. Celery contains vitamin C and several other active compounds such as phalides, which may help lower cholesterol, and coumarins, that may be useful in cancer prevention.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B5, C, E, K biotin, folate, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iodine, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc, fiber.
3.Eggplant: Eggplant was first cultivated in China in the 5th century B.C. The main heath benefit is that it contains nasunin, an anthocyanin found to protect fats in brain cells from free radical damage, which may help with the aging process. Also contains cholorgenic acid. Nasunin is a potent antioxidant that has been shown to protect cell membranes from damage.
Nutrients: B3, C, K, Biotin, Folate, Beta- Carotene, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Fiber.
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4.Lettuce: I love eating a great big salad, and always make sure to have a good serving of Romaine lettuce. Eating a good amount of lettuce will cleanse the blood, relax the nerves, and eliminate excess fluid. Contains a natural sedative called lactucarium, which relaxes the nervous system and induces sleep, it has also been reported to promote a mild sensation of euphoria. Another benefit of eating lettuce comes from the chlorophyll that helps detoxify the blood and liver.
Nutrients: B1, B3, B5, C, E, K, Beta Carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silica, zinc.
5.Avocado: One of my favorite snacks is slicing up an avocado in half and sprinkling a little salt on it, and just dig in with a spoon. Avocados are an excellent source of vitamin E and healthy monounsaturated fats, helps nourish the skin. Contains lecithin which plays a role in improving brain function. Avocados are a good source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.
Nutrients: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, Beta Carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, mono saturated facts.
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6.Apples: You know the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” there is a few good reasons why that’s true. Studies have shown that Apples may reduce the risk of several common cancers as well as protect the brain from damage that causes conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, C, E, K, Beta Carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, fiber, carbohydrate.
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7.Banana’s: Are also high in tryptophan an amino acid that the body converts into serotonin a brain chemical known to improve mood and encourage relaxation. Many people found tryptophan to be a safe and reasonably effective sleep aid, this is most likely to an increase in the brains level of serotonin.
Nutrients: B2, C, Beta- Carotene, folic acid, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, fiber, carbohydrate.
8.Goji Berry: Goji Berries traces its history back 6,000 years to herbalists in China, Tibet and India. Goji Berries Possess several phyto chemicals including Zeaxanthin which protects against eye disease by absorbing blue light, solavetivone acts as an anti bacterial agent. Also provide special polysaccharides which have anti oxidant properties and entrance immunity. Goji Berries are also believed to improve sexual function and protect the liver.
Nutrients: B1, B2, B6, C, E, Beta Carotene, folate, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, fiber, protein, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
9.Pomegranates: Is abundant in anti oxidants called punicalagins, which have been shown to prevent several forms of cancer by protecting the body against free radicals. Pomegranate juice also contains more polyphenol antioxidants than red wine.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B5, B6, C, E, Beta Carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, fiber.
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10.Blueberries: blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, which help in dealing with free radicals found in your body. Their have also been studies conducted on rats that show that a blueberry-rich diet improves memory and motor skills.
My Favorite fruit smoothie recipe: One of my favorite breakfasts is to take a Vitamin Water and blend it with frozen bananas, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It gives me a good start to the day by providing a sustained energy boost.
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Ummm did u know that vitamin water has 0 vitamins?
Replythey are best (more nutrients) when they are organic, and tastes better.
If organic not available, do not worry, it is better than nothing, but calmly and slowly search for organic at the same time (never feel anxious).
Replythanks for your contribution aegil
….I really appreciate you taking the time to share…hope all is well
Reply@mezz:
by the way i’m not an organic eater myself, but I feel ok! hard to find in Malaysia. So my position is in my second paragraph of my comment.
If you have not heard, check this information blog: http://naturalbias.com/tag/organic/
It explains organic comprehensively.
I just realized you can say something good to someone even if you are not practicing it, because that person may do it better. Like is it better to tell someone some tips to be not lazy, while you being lazy most of the time, than not telling it, simply because you say you are not in the position?
Organic is one way to go back to nature by the way.
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