Feeling wiped out is quite common every afternoon. That lull haunting your mental focus and clarity. You can use strategic snacking for a mental boost to get you through your day. Nutrition plays a prominent role in your focus, clarity, and energy. Certain nutrient found within our food helps to elevate performance. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact So if you think about snacking as seriously as an athlete, you can increase your productivity and performance. During an athletes practice or game, they eat specific foods containing nutrients that increase their performance. There have been studies done that show how certain nutrients affect the brain's functionality.

• Improve cognitive ability: omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, fish, chia seeds)
• Improve memory: flavanols (dark chocolate, cacao)
• Protect from free radical damage: antioxidants (berries)

Nutrition impacts performance! Keep in mind that you must find what works for you and your body. The K.I.S.S. ~ Snack strategically with REAL nutrients!

1. CARBOHYDRATES: quick source of energy
   • Vegetables
   • Fruits
   • Legumes
   • Whole grains
2. HEALTHY FATS: decrease inflammation, improve circulation, maintain cell function
   • Olive oil
   • Avocado
   • Nuts
   • Seeds (pumpkin, flax, chia)
   • Coconut
   • Fist
3. PROTEIN: regulates blood sugar levels, revs up your metabolism, satiation
   • Beans
   • Nuts
   • Seeds
   • Poultry
   • Fish
   • Low-fat dairy
4. FIBER: regulates blood sugar levels, satiation, keeps your regulated
   • Vegetables
   • Fruits
   • Nuts
   • Seeds
   • Beans
   • Whole grains
5. ANTIOXIDANTS: decreases inflammation, improves circulation
   • Berries (fruits)
   • Vegetables
   • Herbs
   • Spices
   • Dark chocolate
   • Cocoa powder
6. CAFFEINE: improves focus, concentration, and alertness
   • Coffee
   • Tea
   • Dark Chocolate
   • Cocoa powder

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