FOODS
THAT BRIGHTEN
YOUR MOOD

You really are what you eat. Many types of food can relieve stress, and believe it or not, some, if avoided, keeps your mind and body in balance. Want to feel fresh from the inside out? Check out these food items that will power you up and make you ready for any situation.

DE-STRESS
Avocado
Rich in monosaturated fattyacids(akagoodfat) and potassium. Helps lower blood pressure and ease tension.
Spinach
High in magnesium. Great for moderating stress, headache and fatigue.
Hard-shell nuts
such as pistachio, almond and walnut – are well-supplied with restlessness-fighting vitamin B. Helps repair the nerve system, taper distress, and cool the mind.
RELAX
Prawn
Abundant in calcium. Helps relax muscles and improve memory.
Beef
Healthy vitamin B profile. Helps repair the nervous system. Ease nervousness. Improves memory function and soothes the mind.
Orange
The vitamin generous orange helps balance cortisol levels, a stress hormone, and reduce anxiety, as well as stimulating inactive brain cells.
REFRESH
Salmon
Source of omega 3, essential for effective serotonin production. Light up your days with improved mood control and cognitive abilities.
Chicken
Increasesserotoninlevels to brighten up the day. Mitigate tension and angst, in addition to inducing sleep.
Tofu
Tryptophan rich tofu helps calm the mind, relieve con- tracted muscles, stimulate brain cells, elevate mood, and urge healthy-sleep.
CHEER UP
Kiwi
Good source of vitamins for an adrenaline boost. Reduces stress and anxiety, in addition to inducing sleep.
Oats
or brown rice is packed with fibre and energy boostingeffectsinaddition to stimulating the brain with a happy chemical, serotonin.
Banana
Contains good levels of alkaloid. Helps stimulate the nerves. Lighten wariness and promotes sleep.
Drink
2,500-3,000 CC of water / day
Sip water slowly through- out the day to stay hy- drated. Not only does it naturally soften your skin, but also prevents fatigue.
Stop drinking alcohol when feeling stressed.
Alcohol acts as a nerve-depressant when consumed reg- ularly for long periods of time, alcohol may rob the body of vitamin B and damage brain cells.
Avoid consuming high-fat products.
Food with high fat composition will linger in your stomach, causing prolonged blood flow to the area. Thus, lowering blood circulation to other parts of the body like the brain, which makes the body feel sleepy and inactive.
Quit or reduce caffeine consumption.
Products with caffeine - tea, coffee and soft drinks, for example, stimulates acid secretion in the stomach, which could build up stress and depression.
Add a fresh and relaxed signature aromatic hint to your favourite drinks with these decadent and balanced ingredients of your choice:
LEMON FIXER
Add a lemon slice to your beverages

such as water, sweetened drinks or tea for a kick of refreshing citrus aroma.

THE PERFECT MATCH
THE PERFECT MATCH

chocolate and orange, perfect for chocolate lovers. Simply sprinkle thinly sliced orange peels on hot or chilled chocolate drinks for a decadent well-rounded flavour.

HERBAL TEA
Try adding different herbs

like fresh mint leaves to your favourite tea for extra refreshing and relaxing sensation.

REFRESHING
RELAXED
Peppermint

A cooling and refresh- ing herb that belongs to the mint family. Its sassy scent makes it popular as food en- hancers and tooth- paste flavour. Pepper- mints are known to have high antioxidants with benefits such as helping to reduce sore throat and phlegm breakout, in addition to alleviating stomach- ache and cramps. Try peppermint products for alertness and energy boost, perfect for those wanting learning readiness and creativity.

Basil

Basil has many ben- efits. It is rich in beta -carotene that prevents heart diseases and is rich in vitamins and minerals essential to the body. Consump- tion of basil improves the immune system, lowers cholesterol, prevents radical build- up, stimulates good appetite, and reduces depression. Moreover, basil reduces nausea, fatigue, and stress, in addition to improving memory and concen- tration, which makes the body and mind calm.

Rosemary

The fragrant rosemary leaves are used as a versatile seasoning that conceals strong smells with aromatic scents. The herb is rich in flavo- noids, which enhances healthy artery walls and stops cancer cell proliferation. Moreover, rosemary is abundant in Rosemarinic acid with numerous anti-in- flammatory effects. Itsspecial woody herb scent is widely used in aromatherapy for relax- ation and concentration enhancement.

Rose

The lycopene antiox- idant and vitamin C abundant rose helps stimulate the immune system, improve memory, and reduce sadness. Roses are also famous for its sweet decadent smell that helps control female hormones and relieve anxiety and stress with mind-calming effects.