Have you ever heard the saying “Man is what he eats?” Nothing more true, but besides, nothing more underestimated. Surely you’ve read a thousand times about the importance of healthy eating and the harms of a kind of “fast food”?and a lot of sugar can harm your health. Several products are offered daily to achieve this ideal diet.
However, very rarely are we aware of what we eat or why we do it. We only pay attention to this when we want to control our weight or when we are sick. For most of us, food is a matter of taste without analysis, and we still think that what we feel may be influenced by food.
- We feel inclined to certain foods and reject others.
- But we are not aware of the reason.
- We also change our habits: sometimes we die for ice cream and.
- On other occasions.
- Any sweets seem very nauseating to us.
- What are the mechanisms that influence these sensations?.
Researchers on the subject point out that there is, at first, a direct relationship between the amount of energy we consider necessary and the propensity to consume certain products; the taste of coffee, black tea, corn tea or meat is associated with the internal perception that we lack energy. On the other hand, excessive use of sugar or alcohol is linked to the feeling that we have plenty of energy and that we have to compensate for the resulting anxiety.
Eating foods that apparently help us regulate energy causes a change in the pH of the blood, which becomes more acidic, that’s when digestive problems occur physically and emotionally, increases irritability, increases depression, anxiety and fears.
It is also possible to show that you are looking for sweet flavors when you experience feelings of abandonment or heartbreak, it is not uncommon to compensate for the feeling of existential emptiness with chocolate.
Several studies have been conducted on the consumption of junk food, which is characterized by being very spicy, but with very little nutrient, the findings indicate that those who are prone to this type of food unconsciously try to remain in a state of indifference. He just doesn’t want to think, he doesn’t want to feel, he lets his life go by without delaying living it. It’s a way to escape the uncomfortable inside.
Is food an excellent ally for balance?A healthy body and mind that the ancient Greeks talked about so much. According to experts, the food group that best helps regulate emotions is cereals. They are rich in vitamin B, which directly influences the nervous system. Frequent cereal use has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve disposition.
Some excess foods increase adrenaline production, causing a lack of concentration and tendency to leak. This group includes stimulants (coffee, tea, matte), alcohol, refined sugars, white flours, whole milk and some powerful flavoured fruits such as pineapple, banana. , avocado, mango, papaya and coconut.
Other foods consumed in large quantities have the effect of passivity, abstraction and difficulty in acting, are saturated fats, salty and dried cheeses, eggs, cold cuts and salt.
Foods that can be consumed regularly to balance emotions and maintain good body health are nuts, fresh vegetables, proteins, vegetables, cereals, whole grains, as well as fish and seafood Take it easy and, if possible, in good company!This will increase the nutritional power of any food.
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