Energise your Body and Fuel your Brain . 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Your Brain Your brain uses 25% of your total energy Concentrate, read, remember, listen, think, learn, solve problems 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Energy We power the brain and the body with a healthy, balanced diet The brain and the body need a constant supply of energy so they can work properly and you can stay healthy and be able to concentrate Avoid the body’s rollercoaster 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Symptoms of low blood sugar levels Irritability Headaches Poor memory Cravings Dizziness Tiredness Shaking Poor concentration Anxiety 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Principles of balancing blood sugar levels Eat little and often Never skip breakfast Eat carbohydrates Reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates Eat protein Eat nutrient rich food Stay hydrated 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Carbohydrates Carbohydrate foods provide most of our energy and they are found in cereals, bread, pasta, fruits and vegetables Eat Carbohydrates that give you slow released energy, not a quick energy spike 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
You need the healthy carbohydrates 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Carbohydrates Minimise the not so healthy carbohydrates- Think Sugar 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Protein You need protein throughout the day, and you can get this from a range of sources- meat, fish, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, eggs, yoghurt and cheese. 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
What changes can you make from tomorrow? Never skip breakfast- porridge, egg on toast, peanut butter sandwich, fruit and yoghurt Stay hydrated throughout the day- 1.5 litres Reduce the sugar- cut down on food that contains high levels of sugar 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
What changes can you make from next week? Look at your food plate: Where is the protein Where are the fruit ad vegetables Is it colourful, is it appertising 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Power your brain and body with a healthy, balanced diet Sleep & Relaxation 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk
Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk Thank You 03/18/2017 Julie Dodd www.thehealthtree.co.uk