Which foods calm us?
Which sharpen our minds?
Which boost sexual drive?
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For years we've known proper nutrition improves our physical
health.
Now, new studies show certain foods play a major role in
improving and maintaining our emotional and mental health
as well.
"Foods containing specific nutrients can boost our IQ's,
calm our nerves, elevate our moods, improve our concentration
- even alleviate symptoms associated with hyperactivity and
learning disorders," says Dr. Udo Erasmus, one of the leading
authorities on the role nutrition plays in mental and physical
health.
For those experiencing unwanted moods or attitudes, Dr.
Erasmus says the first step is to add appropriate foods or
nutrients to the dietto remedy deficiencies.
"These are not instant fixes," says Dr. Erasmus. "But do
expect to see a gradual lessening of your symptoms over a
period of several months."
Which foods calm us? Which sharpen our minds? Which boost
sex drive? Which foods lift depression and increase our confidence?
Dr. Erasmus offers these suggestions:
Depression: Foods containing the essential
fatty acids Omega 3 & Omega 6, like cold water
tuna, salmon, trout, and mackerel, have been found
to elevate mood. Flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds
or their blended oils are richvegetable sources of
these two depression-lifting essential fatty acids.
Apathy and Mental Fatigue: Women often find
eating liver remedies oxygen and iodine levels throughout
the body which, combined with consumption of "good" fats, helps
to create an energetic attitude toward life.
Anger and Stress: Turkey, chicken, and bananas
contain tryptophan, a building block of seratonin, which
produces a mellowing
effect. Fish and seeds containing Omega 3 assist brain
function, reduce stress, and promote calmness.
Can't Concentrate: Improve concentration
with greens on a short-term basis, a combination of flax
and sunflower
seeds
over the long term. When concentration difficulties are
extreme, blended seed oil supplements have proven effecive.
Low Sex Drive: Chocolate has often been used
to jump start the libido because it contains theobromine,
which induces
feelings of euphoria and happiness. Brazil nuts are rich
in selenium which helps sperm production. Oysters, long
considered an aphrodisiac, are rich in zinc, an important
nutrient for
sexual function.
Insomnia: Magnesium, a muscle relaxer, can
be found in green vegetables. Calcium, which works in
conjunction with Magnesium,
is plentiful in milk and cheese.
Violent Behavior: Can be treated with fatty
foods containing the essential fatty acids, or with concentrated
oil supplements
containing Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Learning Problems: Vitamin B foods will help
focus the mind. They include green leafy vegetables, seafood,
and
whole grains.
Don't forget those foods rich in essential fats to nourish
the brain, which is comprised of 60% fat. Also, cereal
containing fiber was found to assist learning skills in
a recent university test.
Migraine Headaches: Five daily glasses of pure water along
with regular consumption of fiber-rich food will help flush
headache-producing toxins from the body.
Sample Interview Questions:
- How does food influence the brain?
- Which foods lift depression?
- Which foods sharpen our minds and boost our IQ?
- Which foods calm us?
- Which foods give us a positive attitude about life?
- Which foods heighten self-esteem?
- Which foods boost sex drive?
Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation - The essential fatty
acids Omega 3 and Omega 6, both essential for brain health,
are often destroyed during food storage and preparation.
To ensure adequate essential fatty acid intake, a balanced
blend of Omega 3 and Omega 6 seed oils is recommended.
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ABOUT DR. UDO ERASMUS Udo Erasmus, Ph.D.. Nutrition, MA Psychology, is one of
North America's foremost authorities on the roles that fats
and oils play in human health.
Trained in biochemistry and genetics at the University
of British Columbia in Vancouver, Dr. Erasmus has been been
an invited guest on hundreds of radio and television interview
programs. His advice on health and nutrition has appeared
in newspapers and magazines worldwide.
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Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)
Over the past fifteen years, Dr. Udo Erasmus has appeared
on nationally syndicated radio and television shows and has
given thousands of media interviews and lectures, educating
audiences across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia on
the components
of good health.
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