| (NC)-Food is more that just fuel for our | | | | diarrhea, and too little can leave us |
| bodies. What we eat - and when - has a | | | | feeling anxious, restless, depressed, |
| major influence on the hormones that | | | | impulsive and aggressive. |
| control our moods and emotional | | | | Balance your moods - and cravings - by |
| well-being, according to Sam Graci, | | | | eating protein at the right time of day |
| nutritional researcher and author of the | | | | and with the right amount of |
| new book - The Food Connection: The | | | | carbohydrates. It's important to reduce |
| Right Food at the Right Time. | | | | protein during the day and increase the |
| For many Canadians, eating-on-the-go and | | | | amount of complex carbohydrates such as |
| opting for convenience foods - instead | | | | ripe fruits and raw vegetables that we |
| of healthy foods - is a way of life in | | | | eat. Try a nutritional supplement such |
| today's fast-paced, stress-filled | | | | as greens+™ - just one serving is |
| society. Poor eating habits not only | | | | the equivalent of six organic salads. |
| cause poor concentration, depression and | | | | Each meal or snack has a major hormonal |
| fatigue, but they are making Canadians | | | | affect on our current mood, energy, |
| "hormonally" unhealthy. Foods that are | | | | mental clarity and emotional stability. |
| high in cholesterol and fat are wreaking | | | | Our last snack before bed will determine |
| havoc on the hormones that control | | | | how well we'll sleep during the night, |
| moods. | | | | and that sleep will have a direct impact |
| Serotonin is the hormone that regulates | | | | on our appetite, motivation, energy, |
| the body's appetite, obsessive behaviors | | | | decisiveness and overall moods the |
| and cravings - and it also controls our | | | | following day. The next time you're |
| moods. Getting just the right amount of | | | | tempted to reach for a candy bar or bag |
| this hormone will help keep the body | | | | of potato chips, think about the |
| emotionally fit - and prevent us from | | | | consequences it will have on your |
| packing on unwanted pounds. However, too | | | | hormones - and your overall health. |
| much serotonin can cause nausea and | | | | |