Let the wild rumpus start!

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-03-18/10-power-food-combos/?cid=hp:beastoriginalsC6

The foods that keep you from getting sick in the winter ARE:

OJ

Oats/Barley

Milk

Yogurt

Fish/shellfish

Chicken soup

Garlic

Wheat Germ

Pumpkin/Sweet Potatoes

Black Tea

Mushrooms

 

Foods that can interfere with your wellness thing ARE:

Soda

Alcohol

Hi Calorie/Hi Fat Foods

Well Water [Germy I think]

 

 

List of 12 foods for a healthier life:

 

1. Apples
2. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries
3. Black and green tea
4. Oranges, peaches, plums
5. Broccoli
6. Cereal bran
7. Cherries
8. Coffee
9. Dark chocolate
10. Spinach
11. Red grapes and red onions
12. Cherry tomatoes

from http://www.healthnews.com/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/healthnews-dozen-foods-a-longer-healthier-life-2177.html

 11 Best Foods you Aren’t Eating (from NYT http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best-foods-you-arent-eating/?em)

1. Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
   How to eat: Fresh, raw and grated to make a salad. Heating decreases the antioxidant power.
2. Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
   How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.
3. Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
   How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.
4. Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
   How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.
5. Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
   How to eat: Just drink it.
6. Dried plums: Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
   How to eat: Wrapped in prosciutto and baked.
7. Pumpkin seeds: The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
   How to eat: Roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on salad.
8. Sardines: Dr. Bowden calls them “health food in a can.” They are high in omega-3’s, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
   How to eat: Choose sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.
9. Turmeric: The “superstar of spices,” it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
   How to eat: Mix with scrambled eggs or in any vegetable dish.
10. Frozen blueberries: Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don’t spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
    How to eat: Blended with yogurt or chocolate soy milk and sprinkled with crushed almonds.
11. Canned pumpkin: A low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.
    How to eat: Mix with a little butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Serotonin-Enhancing Foods

In general, serotonin levels are increased by a diet that is rich in complex carbohydrates and omega-3 fatty acids. Eat more of these foods if you are feeling anxious and irritable and wish to be more relaxed:

• Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and pastas)
• Beans and legumes
• Root vegetables (carrots, beets, potatoes, yams, onions, turnips, squash and pumpkin)
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews and peanuts)
• Green, yellow, red and leafy vegetables
• Garlic
• High-tryptophan protein (turkey, lamb, milk, cheese, cottage cheese and eggs)
• Fish- and plant-based sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids (anchovies, bluefish, carp, catfish, halibut, herring, lake trout, mackerel, pompano, salmon, striped sea bass, albacore tuna, whitefish, tofu/soybeans, walnuts, flaxseed oil and canola oil).

Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Enhancing Foods

Protein is the best source of food for the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Eat more of these foods if you are tired and want to be more alert and energized:

• Lean beef and pork
• Poultry (turkey and chicken)
• Seafood
• Low-fat dairy products
• Eggs
• Beans and legumes
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and cashews)
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Tofu
• Eggs
• Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame and flaxseed)
• Green, yellow, red and leafy vegetables

A Word of Caution

Foods like sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, saturated fats, cholesterol and refined and processed foods interfere with proper brain function and mood. Avoid or eliminate them from your diet altogether. What you drink can also have an impact. Too much caffeine can contribute to anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Alcohol can worsen depression and interfere with healthy sleep cycles.

 

http://www.livestrong.com/article/14743-the-food-mood-connection-to-a-healthier-happier-you/