Life is all about making choices. Some good, some bad and some not even worth mentioning. Talking about choices, one of the most important ones that we have to make during our life is to choose what we eat. But, do we really pay heed to what we are eating during our work day? Not really.
And, let me tell you this — our eating habits play a big role in deciding how productive we are at work. Did you know that eating the right foods can up your mental power and productivity by a whopping 20%. That’s huge owing to the fact that all you have to do is just make some switches in your diet. Isn’t it so?
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Now the question is — which are those powerful food items that can make you surprisingly more productive? Well, there are plenty of them. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common ones. Take a look -
Banana
Bananas are the most potent source of potassium in our diet. They’re cheap, easily available and rich in glucose content. But, you will be amazed to know that they can be the best food for your brain. Potassium is involved in a number of physiological as well as psychological processes. Hence bananas can be a vital source for keeping your body running well. At the same time, bananas contain biochemical compounds like Tyrosine, which plays a big role in keeping you calm and composed in stressful times.
Tea (Green tea)
With every passing day, researchers are coming up with more and more reasons to adopt green tea. While a major part of the US working population relies on coffee as a productivity boosting drug. But, according to the recent researches tea, especially green tea, can be a great replacement for coffee. If we take a look at the research, then they show green tea to possess biochemical compounds which play role in brain connectivity. This in turn results in an enhanced memory. Plus, it also helps to ward off against diseases like Dementia.
Spinach
If you have seen the cartoon Popeye — the sailor man, then you must remember how he used to get an instant boost of power by eating a can of spinach. Well, it might have been created in humor during that time, but if we look at the biochemical components in spinach there is no doubt about the fact that this vegetable is in fact the real power food! One of the most important components of spinach is L-Tyrosine — a precursor for neurotransmitters such as Dopamine that play role in maintaining more concentration, and reduction of stress.
Nuts
Nuts can be just the perfect supplement of proteins for the body. Apart from proteins, nuts are the most potent source of natural fats which our body needs in abundance. But, the most important component of nuts is the antioxidants and amino acids that this food item brings. For instance, researchers have proved that no other food item can match almonds and walnuts when it comes to boosting brain power. So, if you are looking to get more productive, reach out for a handful of nuts whenever you can.
Blueberries
As beautiful and appealing as they are, you will be surprised to know that berries, especially blueberries are amongst the most antioxidant rich food stuff in the plant kingdom. Antioxidants play a vital role in keeping memory sharp. A great thing about blueberries is that they contain a whole variety of antioxidants. Some of them play a role in reducing DNA damage, while others are involved in boosting neuronal communication by accumulating near knowledge centers present within the brain. Best consumed raw, but there’s always the option to inculcate blueberry pies, fruitcakes and juices and smoothies in your diet.
Brown rice
Magnesium is known to play some vital roles in keeping the brain stress free. And brown rice, apart from their many healthy components like vitamins and minerals, contain a good amount of magnesium as well, which works as a great stress buster. When your mind is stress-free, there are lesser inhibitions on your brain and you can focus more on work. This is the reason why we have listed brown rice at number seven in our list of productivity foods.
Ginger
The age old ancient scriptures of Ayurveda have listed innumerable benefits of ginger for health, calling it a medicine chest in itself. And, scientists have managed to unearth its significance on mental health as well. One of the researches have shown ginger to stimulate the production of happiness hormone — Dopamine, which also plays a key role in boosting productivity. Ginger is also found to play role in negating the impacts of raised Serotonin levels in the body, which can lead to fever and seizures, thus maintaining harmony between the neuronal biochemicals (hormones).
P.S. — If you are wondering how to consume raw ginger, then there are plenty of other options. Extra ginger juice and consume it with honey. Or, make ginger tea.
Flax seeds
Although finding ways to incorporate flax seeds in your diet can be quite challenging, but you must know that this food item is amongst the healthiest in the world. These shiny nutty seeds are a rich source of magnesium, which as we mentioned above plays a major role in maintaining a stress-free mental condition. But, apart from that flax seeds are also rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which play a pivotal role in maintaining mental clarity and focus. A great way to include them in your diet is by sprinkling them on food stuff like yogurt, salads, cereals and more.
Water
Water constitutes of more than 70% of our body — that itself says enough about the importance of water as an irreplaceable dietary component. But, what people generally do not realize is that it plays a pivotal role in boosting human productivity as well. Drinking lots of water is a great way get rid of the toxins from the body in a natural way; thereby strengthening the immune system. Loss of water i.e. dehydration can affect a person’s mood making him stressed, irritated and confused. That’s why one must drink sufficient amount of water to remain focused and more productive. Plus, we all know that hydration is must to keep the body energized. So, focus on drinking more water while you are at work and keep your productivity levels sky high!
Those were some of the most surprising food items, which not many of you would have thought to play a role in boosting your productivity. And, this is not to say that you must incorporate all of them in your diet.
The key to being more productive lies in finding the right combination for you. Try to add these food elements in your diet slowly, but surely. And, you can see the results in a matter of days.
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