Have you Ever Thought About How Does Food Affect Your Mood?

Okay, well Christmas is here and it is the time of good cheer, family, friends and of course, food!  

Have you ever thought about how food affects your mood?

Many people I work with have never associated it. It is such an interesting and empowering topic when you begin to notice!

Anything in excess is not good for us so it is moderation all the way. Easier said than done for many at Christmas and festive season time.

Here are some little hints to help you recognise and perhaps counteract any heavy mood feelings from the indulgence of the festive season.

Warm lemon water in the morning.  

As long as you do not have any allergies to lemon, warm water and a squeeze of lemon juice is a great way to help fire up your digestive system. Much of the time we over-eat in sugars or fats and this can cause our pancreas, liver and gallbladder to feel overworked as they try to filter what we have put in. This can cause us to feel really tired and lethargic.

Lemon juice and warm water really helps to clear that yuck heavy stomach feeling out. Not to mention if you enjoy a glass or two of your favourite beverage it will help your liver with the alcohol also.

Why in the morning?

Because that will be when your stomach is at its emptiest. It doesn’t have to be a huge mug, just a small glass or cup before anything else will begin a great process.

With the first mouthful, swirl it around your mouth and spit it out. This will help cleanse the palette and any toxins sitting on the tongue or teeth. (There is a great health benefit of tongue scraping but I will chat about that in another newsletter).

Also, if you find yourself feeling heavy, tired and sluggish because of too much over indulgence, a small glass of warm water and lemon juice anytime through the day will also help you to feel lighter. Sip it slowly and it will cleanse the palette also.

I plan on chatting more with you about food and mood in the New Year. It is such a fascinating topic that can really empower you to create a lighter, brighter, healthier you.

So may you and your family have a happy and peaceful festive season celebrated in a way that feels like home to you and those you love.

May 2022 be a year of healing, growth and peace for all across this beautiful Earth.

There is an old sanskrit prayer of - Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu

Translated it means May all beings be happy, healthy and with peace.

Have an amazing week sharing love, kindness, time and laughter with your family and friends!

Alli