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Get Fiber-rich Whole Grains & Legumes...

  • to manage moods,

  • balance hormones and

  • clean the gut.

    Feeling Moody? C
    raving Carbohydrates?

You probably need more serotonin, a chemical affecting brain chemistry and emotions. Overdose on serotonin and you will feel foggy. A small dose will keep you in a good mood.

When your brain is low in serotonin, you automatically crave carbohydrates. Some people crave alcohol or drugs. If you are craving carbohydrates, this symptom means you need serotonin. Exposure to sunshine, a brisk walk, tryptophan-rich foods (...like soy beans or peanuts!) or eating carbohydrates will do the trick.

I recommend you select nutrient-dense carbohydrates, like fresh produce and fiber-rich whole grains and legumes. What are FIBER-RICH GRAINS & LEGUMES, you ask? Make sure you get 3 grams of fiber per serving of whatever you are eating.

  • Fiber-rich grains: oats, rye, millet, amaranth, brown rice, corn, barley

  • Legumes:  Beans, peas, lentils, peanuts, peanut butter

Grains and legumes are loaded in B vitamins and minerals to support metabolism and the nervous system.

..but, hold on to your chair,
because there's more to plant fibers than you think:

Fiber-rich whole grains with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving
help balance hormones with non-digestible plant fibers called:

"pre-lignin fibers"
...which eventually turn into
lignans ...or, weak plant hormones
!

When your hormones are in balance, so is your mood :>}
Nutrient-dense starchy carbohydrates are priceless gems!

  • 100% whole grains, like steel cut oats, barley, wheat, spelt, rye and brown rice ...and legumes, like lentils, beans and dried peas contain precious B vitamins, trace minerals, non-digestible plant fibers. Remember: non-digestible "pre-lignin" plant fibers help balance hormones, naturally!
  • digestible plant fibers like oat and pea fibers are small enough to penetrate the intestines into the bloodstream where they can help manage blood sugars, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.

Now that you know
nutrient-rich whole grains and legumes
are so good for you
,
won't you please stop
COMPLETELY avoiding them?

And, if you absolutely must have a decadent
fiber-free, carbohydrate-rich snack
(like cookies, donuts, pretzels),
just remember the old adage:
"
Quality" not quantity.
The proper portion size will energize you,
yet calm you with a slow, serotonin drip.

REMEMBER: 
Without these starchy carbohydrates,
you will become a nervous wreck!

 
 

 

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