So Here I was about to dive into my DailyOm and long and behold … what a perfect article for me. Here’s what I saw ….
November 9, 2011
Fuel that Nurtures
Eating Right to Feel Better
What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.
At its simplest, food is fuel. Though our preferences regarding taste and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for energy. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical well-being. However, the intimate connection between diet and our mental well-being is less understood. Just as the nutritional components in food power the body, so too do they power the mind. Some foods can impair cognitive functioning and sap our energy while others heighten our intellectual prowess and make us feel vigorous. What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.
Food allergies, which don’t always manifest themselves in forms we recognize, can also play a significant role in the maintenance of mental health. Thus, for most of us, even a simple change in diet can have a profoundly positive impact on our lives. Taking the time to explore whether anxiety, muddled thoughts, or inexplicable tension can be linked to a food allergy or food sensitivity can empower you to treat your symptoms naturally. The benefits of a healthier, more personalized diet are often felt immediately. Sugar, saturated fats, wheat, and dairy products are frequently allergens and can stress the body. For people that are allergic, consuming them can cause imbalances in the physical self that have a negative effect on the body’s ability to nourish the brain. Water, fiber, nuts, unprocessed seeds, raw fruits and vegetables, and vegetable proteins, on the other hand, support physical and mental functioning by providing those nutrients we do need without additional substances we don’t.
A balanced, natural diet can ease mood swings, panic attacks, anxiety, and mild depression. Intellectual clarity and agility is improved when the mind receives proper nourishment. Even those individuals who are blessed with the ability to consume almost any food can benefit from a healthier and simpler diet. Since the mental and physical selves are closely bound to one another, we must feed each the foods upon which they thrive.
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So I have to say … because of my commitment to eating clean and truly investing the time to obtain more and more knowledge about what I prepare … this is the BEST Paleo TREAT!! I would love to share my beloved Paleo Fudgecake Recipe: 18oz Organic Vegan Chocolate Chips; 1 cup Coconut Oil; ¾ cup Agave Nectar; 2 tbsp Water; ¼ tsp Himalayan SeaSalt; 6 Eggs
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat when the chocolate is just fully melted. Beat in the Agave, water and salt. Beat in the eggs, one by one, until completely incorporated into the mixture. I used my FAMOUS hand blender (DO NOT try to clean off the excess chocolate in the blender and lick it off … I nearly had to give my fingertip a funeral, LOL).
Grease a 9″ springform pan and dust it with cocoa powder. Surround the base of the pan (on the outside) with foil. Pour the batter into the pan. Cook in a water bath reaching halfway up the side of the cake.
Bake at 275 for 52 minutes. Cake should be set, but still look a little shiny and wet in the middle when done. Let this chill at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate 5 hours before removing pan siding and serving. Cut with a clean, warm knife (run the knife under hot water and dry between slices).
Now, turn up the Style and add a little Gold Dust and serve with fresh blueberries/strawberries and garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
This is a super crowd pleaser….. BEWARE!
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