7 foods to maintain Focus

ALMONDS
Almonds offer energy, vitamins, iron, calcium and magnesium, and have an anti-inflammatory action for kidneys and intestines. A property much appreciated of the almonds is their ability to dampen hunger. About ten almonds a day is the right amount to derive benefits.

RED FRUITS
Always keep a basket of berries on your desk: with low in sugar, berries contain vitamins A, B1 and B2; also they fight free radicals and prevent aging of the body cells. Raspberries have also an diuretic action and they help fight infection.

DRIED APRICOTS
The strong presence of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and calcium, makes the dried apricot a treasure trove of benefits. The high content of dietary fibre provides benefits to bowel regularity, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar. Vitamin A in dried apricot provides antioxidant properties that enhance the immune system. The beta carotene present stimulates melanin production, for tanning, strengthens teeth and bones, and improves eyesight.

APPLE
A good apple is easily transportable, low in calories, if eaten in bites it is also good for strengthening the gums and keep the teeth clean. If you are in an acute hunger crisis, don’t eat chocolates, eat a good green or red apple.

YOGURT
Yogurt has many benefits, including: strengthens the immune system against bacteria and viruses, and also helps to combat the cold. Effective in helping digestion, yogurt also increases the ability to absorb water, for this is a food that helps to rehydrate quickly. The Potassium present in yogurt helps reduce excess sodium in the body, and is therefore useful in case of hypertension.

BANANAS
Bananas are great when hunger fogs your brain and you cannot concentrate. Due to the presence of tryptophan, the substance transformed into serotonin, bananas are beneficial to the nervous system, and consequently lead to a better mood.

WATER BOTTLE
To feel great and have your mind focused you must be properly hydrated. The advice is to drink throughout the day, at least 1.5 L of water. Also, drinking lots of water AIDS digestion and the Elimination of toxins, and combats swelling and water retention, the cause of cellulite.