Health shop products: Eating is a serious business.

The question remains, however, can whole foods have the same effects as herbal remedies and supplements?
Your body gives as good as it gets, the song says. Health shops stock good food for the soul, which keeps both the mind and the body happy and healthy. The question remains, however, can whole foods have the same effects as herbal remedies and supplements? Read below as we highlight the top foods that aid in boosting your metabolism, your mind and other necessary functions. For example, something as simple as introducing more fish to your system can have amazing results.

• Healthy and hearty breakfast ideas.

Start the day off with a healthy vibe. Eat some cranberries and an orange infused muffin to deliver the fibre and omega 3 fatty acids that our bodies so desperately need. With a combination like this your body is ensured to have enough energy for the long day and busy day ahead. One can even add Goji berries, which are easily purchased from any health food store. These miracle berries can fight cancer, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and even depression!

Iron is another crucial vitamin that many of us need (especially women, who naturally have less iron than men) but do not get enough of. Combine both iron for focus and vitamin B for energy with an egg, spinach and chilli omelette. The capsicum in chillies also burns calories, helping to keep you slim and trim.

• Lean lunches.

Keep your skin healthy and your foul mood at bay with a delicious combination of asparagus and avocado salad. Add some spinach for iron and you have one turbo-charged lunch! The folate in asparagus eliminates mood swings and the vitamin A in avocado keeps your skin glowing and healthy. This is the perfect ‘look good, feel good’ meal. Get the ripest and tastiest avocado from your local health shop.

Feeling antsy? Do you have a massive presentation that needs to wow your manager? Then chow down on a bean and pasta soup, which is absolutely stuffed with serotonin, a pleasure-inducing chemical that eases stress right out of the picture. Use bran-noodles and large beans for the best effect. These can be purchased from any health store.

• Keeping active after work.
After a heavy gym session protein is needed to repair tired and torn muscles; while dopamine is required to keep you energetic and awake. Mix whole-wheat bread, tuna and nuts to create the perfect post-gym sandwich.

If you are looking to unwind rather than recharge, choose a sweet potato for its low GI benefits. It has a natural calming effect that soothes the body as you sink back into your couch.

• What’s for dinner?
Nothing beats vegetables mixed with nuts for the ultimate (and filling) dinner. Mix broccoli, garlic, ginger and cashews for a delightfully crunchy stir-fry which is also a sure-fire way to beat the colds and flues of winter. Broccoli is a miracle veggie, which helps to combat many illnesses. Follow this up with roasted salmon that is crammed with Omega 3, which has been proven to fight depression and other related mental health issues. The top super foods which will turbo-charge your day and get you back in to a healthier method of eating.

• Keeping dessert delicious.
Finally, who said that dessert cannot be good for you? A chocolate rice pudding combines the best parts of relaxation and endorphin release and is a must for those cold winter nights trapped inside. This dish is also a breeze to make. Add cocoa to boiling water and milk, a pinch of vanilla and then add the rice and sugar. Bake for an hour and a half and voila! Hassle free dessert. Use organic cocoa powder and natural vanilla extracts, purchased from your local health food shop for that extra touch of class.

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