I can boost my mood with foods!

I can boost my mood with foods!



By: Dr.Weka Gunawan (ÇSP Wěkādigunawan) Family Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia


Nowadays, I feel so stress. I must do a lot statistics on my research. I have to manage my time correctly since I have to keep 3 children by myself. It is hard because I do not have a maid to help my homework. Then, my husband is living far away from us.


I worry on my timetable, I feel down often.


Then, I realized, I must keep logic. I believe that mind and body cope better when you get the right foods, with essential vitamins and minerals that not only boost your energy but keep you mellow too.

ALMONDS
I tried to eat almond. I bought it in groceries not far from my place. Just a few will keep your heart from racing when panic attacks. They help lower blood pressure and keep oxygen flowing throughout the body.

SPINACH
It is rich in magnesium which helps lower stress level by keeping you calm. I made it as ‘tumis bayam’: heat cooking oil then fried the spinach with Bombay onion and garlic.


ORANGES
Get your cocktail of vitamin C from an orange. Stress can deplete your supply of vitamin C which your body does not produce naturally. Vitamin C helps your immune system function more efficiently under stress. I always buy oranges in a big cartoon box.


MILK
The calcium in milk can help soothe anxiety and restore tranquility. A small glass gives restless bodies a close of vitamin B2.


I share those tips for you all. May it would be useful.


Kajang, July 10th 2010.