Pyramind diet

Hi there!

Good morning on a beautiful Monday! There is a great weather outside and I am stuck in air- conditioned room :( Far away from sun, fresh air and joy of life! My eyes are dried out, skin suffers from the lack of oxygen, aaah... No help today. Have to wait till 4.45 pm. Anyway, I am going to use my relaitvely free morning to write some exciting article. Obviously;)
Today I want to touch a pyramind topic. Oops, what is this? I think only 3 people (including me) know what does it mean and how to describe it. Let's start with definition

Pyramind- is my linguistic mistake. When we were covering topic related with a healthy eating and food pyramid I said to my friend pyramind instead of pyramid. After short telepathic thoughts exchange we agreed that this is great new word and it can be used in a context of the healthy eating and its impact on IQ, intellect and brain efficiency.

So, how good food influences on our mind, including mood changing, emotional intelligence and general thinking abilities? Easy, firstly- try to not eat in the morning when you used to eat some breakfast before leaving house. You will be mad! Lack of humour, your sugar level in blood goes down... Anxiety, irritation. Your body starts accumulating fat, just in case, and your main source of energy is found in muscles. The worst scenario ever. You're getting to feal weaker and weaker, very sleepy, you are not eficient or effective. You are starting to make mistakes, your brain slowers, your heart rates goes up...  

But from everyday perspective- without proper, nutritional food you are not able to achieve your full intelectual potential. This what you really want?

Pyramind is great way to gain intellectual power, become efficient human being and increase your IQ potential. To boost your memory you should eat nuts, especially almonds and walnuts. They are high in a good fat- omega 3 and increase blood flow to the brain. Another source of this powerful fatty acid are fish, especially oily ones, such as mackerel, herring and salmon. You can also find these fats in a variety of sources, including avocado, spinach, mustard greens, wheat germ, flaxseed (and flaxseed oil), soybean and canola oil, and even pumpkin seeds. Don't forget about apple, that is real power food for brain and my favourite bluberries- they improve learning and fine & gross motor skills. Broccoli assists in proper brain functioning and brussels sprouts has tryptophan which converts to serotonin in the brain. And as we all know, serotonin can affect mood and social behaviour, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory and sexual desire and function. Regular exercises and daily physical activity also increase level of serotonin, just by the way, my lovely readers.

What else you can do eat your brain? Good news for chocoholics! Eating dark chocolate can help to relieve stress (I am not talking about eating process itself; I mean benefits of dark chocolate ingredient) and lower cholesterol level. That means that your brain is able to work faster, without interruptions and analysie environment in more efficient way. Cool. Give me a tone of chocolate, plase. I will keep it safely and securely in my wee garden ;) (But I have to eat it before it melts in a warm, Spring sun... oops)

Ok, that was day dreaming. Let's back to Earth.

Don't forget about watering your body, including brain. It is important to be hydrated, even if you don't feel a need of drinking. Remember, that you should drink at least 8 cups of water DAILY to prevent dehydration. Plus all other fluids, such us green tea (is high in antioxidants that can improve the function of your body and brain), peppermint (that increase concentration). Even coffee can make a difference, just keep your pyramind diet balanced. 

For warmer Spring and Summer time try water with sliced fruits, mint or even cucumber. Stay hydrated in a tasty way. Today, as always, I have choosen minty water to refresh myself in the morning. i also have a 2L water bottle with me + a lot of fruits for a whole day long.

Any questions? Start with small steps. Brain is your asset, being intellectually efficient is sexy and in fashion. Work not only on your body. Work on holistic development, that includes 3 main areas of your living:

body- healthy weight, strong bones & muscles, 

spirit- self- confidence, self- esteem, 

mind- your brain, memroy skills, IQ and intellect

Best of luck in achieving your goals.

With love and positive vibes, Kasia

PS

No, alcohol doesn't count as a fluid, same as French fries are not one of 5-a-day veggies & fruits portion ;)

PS 2
There is also some interesting article you may find useful. "Good mood food" is all about food that may help you fight depression and negative thoughts in head.