1. Energise your Body and Fuel your Brain.
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Your Brain
Your brain uses 25% of your total energy
Concentrate, read, remember, listen, think, learn, solve problems
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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
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4. Symptoms of low blood sugar levels
Irritability
Headaches
Poor memory
Cravings
Dizziness
Tiredness
Shaking
Poor concentration
Anxiety
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5. 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
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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
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7. You need the healthy carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates
Minimise the not so healthy carbohydrates- Think Sugar
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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.
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. Power your brain and body with a healthy, balanced diet
Sleep & Relaxation
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Thank You
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