12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman by Lane P Jordan & Lane P

Author:Lane P Jordan & Lane P.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: home management, organization, Christian living
ISBN: 9781619704299
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Published: 2013-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

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HIGH-ENERGY FOODS

Whole grain bagels. A great source for energy because bagels are complex carbohydrates. They are quick and easy to fix, and great to eat on the run or during those between-meal slumps.

Spinach. These greens are packed with magnesium. Most women, particularly those who endure stress or strenuous exercise, consume less than optimal levels of this mineral, says Dr. Mildred Seelig, former president of the American College of Nutrition.

Beans. This food can help with problems of low-level iron deficiencies, which cause sluggishness. They are also an excellent substitute for meat for vegetarians. A quick way to eat beans would be a bean soup.

Tuna. Sometimes called brain food, tuna contains tyrosine, an amino acid. Once digested, tyrosine helps to manufacture brain neurotransmitters that help you perform mental activities. This protein also helps keep your muscles fit and helps you recover after a workout.

Strawberries. Fruits are a wonderful source of complex carbohydrates. Strawberries are especially rich in vitamin C, which helps your body absorb iron.

Oatmeal. A great source of fiber. Fiber helps slow digestion so your body gets a steady stream of energy as carbohydrates gradually flow into your bloodstream. Since this happens gradually, eating oatmeal is much better than a candy bar, which gives a fast blast of energy followed by a quick crash. Hurried mothers like to grab something quick, but you will suffer for not eating right the first time.

Low-fat yogurt. A great source of calcium, which we need for our bones. Researchers now suggest calcium may reduce menstrual cramping and premenstrual water retention.

Bananas. A great energy snack. The sugars in bananas and other fruits are an easily digested form of carbohydrate. In addition, bananas supply a heavy dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps maintain normal muscle and nerve functions, and also helps ­prevent overheating.

Soybean products. Doctors believe that soybean products might cool off those menopausal hot flashes. Soy foods are also loaded with calcium, which can battle the bone loss associated with osteoporosis after menopause. Buy some soy milk and make a smoothie by blending the soy milk with a little orange juice concentrate and a sliced banana, or pour it on cereal instead of regular milk. Tofu, also a soy product, can be added to soups, stews, and casseroles, or crumbled into spaghetti sauce, soup or a salad. You can also buy crunchy toasted soybean snacks in many supermarkets or soy protein powder to mix with juice.

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