{"id":903,"date":"2013-07-16T06:34:51","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T20:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fireshaperau.makemywebsite.au\/bundall\/blog\/food_mood_swings\/"},"modified":"2013-07-16T06:34:51","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T20:34:51","slug":"food_mood_swings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fireshaperau.makemywebsite.au\/bundall\/blog\/food_mood_swings\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Food to Mood How does Food Drive Your Mind? A study of some 8,964 people found that eating junk and fast food has a negative effect on mental health. \u00a0People tend to eat foods to satisfy their immediate urges but, lose sight of the effect it has on how they think move and act. \u00a0Perfect little story is that one day I come home to find my Nephew hanging around on the couch watching tv. \u00a0I said hello, how are things, whats new, etc\u2026 \u00a0Funny enough I felt like I was talking to an old shrivled up baked potatoe. \u00a0I thought is that how teens act? \u00a0Well maybe, I thought\u2026 \u00a0But, why? \u00a0and why on somedays are they moving with pep in their step and a smile on their face and other days forehead to the floor knuckles dragging?\u00a0\u00a0What makes it so blatently obvious? \u00a0Then it hit me, lack of filters\u2026 That\u2019s it! \u00a0They have no filters, they don\u2019t care what other people think of them. \u00a0So, when they are up, they are up but, when they are down they are down and they won\u2019t try and pretend either way like most adults would. \u00a0Anyhow, long story short later that day I come to find out that he went out on his own and purchased at the corner store a giant size of artificial chocolate milk and a bag of Doritos cheese chips. \u00a0AH HA! \u00a0What goes in, must come out! \u00a0With him, what came out was massive amounts of depression as his brain cells were attempting to work on artificial flavoring, colors, fillers and preservatives. \u00a0His body and his mind required nutrition and created a hunger craving. \u00a0Instead of feeding his mind vitamins, nutrients and food that was produced by the energy of the sun he decided to satisfy his lowest level need. \u00a0The need to be safe, safe by being full rather than being vital. \u00a0Big difference between the two is that eating to fulfill the \u201cfull\u201d feeling is a reptilian reaction like one you may get from\u00a0an animal that is cornered. \u00a0The other, eating to feel vital and fulfilling your bodies nutrient needs, is much more strategic like a game of chess. \u00a0Sound difficult? \u00a0Well, it is if you don\u2019t know the \u201crules of the game\u201d! \u00a0While practicing with Fire Shaper we will work to support your health and hot yoga practice. \u00a0We are truly experts in our field of hot yoga, nutrition and overall wellness. \u00a0With nearly two decades of experience and working hands on with Tens of Thousands of people we have compiled some really great data to help you on your path of health and happiness. \u00a0Here are some very general principles to get you playing this game from a more \u201cstrategic\u201d point of view.<\/p>\n

WHAT TO DO FIRST?<\/p>\n

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  1. 1. Look at the food that you are consuming, read the labels and if there are words that you can\u2019t pronounce opt in for something different<\/li>\n
  2. 2. Ask yourself why you are deciding to eat or drink something\u2026 Is it because of its color, the marketing of the container, or maybe a commercial you saw<\/li>\n
  3. 3. Be prepared with some alternatives by educating yourself online. \u00a0Find recipes, ask friends, google \u201chealthy alternatives to\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. 4. Write down your goals, what outcomes are you looking for? \u00a0Be as specific as possible\u2026<\/li>\n
  5. 5. Eliminate silly things from your consumption like: Artificial Sweetners, MSG, Trans-Fats, & Sodium Benzoate.\u00a0 These chemicals are sure to destroy your thought processes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    SO WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?<\/p>\n