Fred Harteis News Articles - Five Fab Ideas Eat Your Way Out of Insomnia, Anxiety, Colds and More

Fred Harteis News Articles - Certain foods can actually help you get the things you want: a good night’s sleep, a big raise, a way to fight the sniffles, and more. For the lowdown on the perfect fuel, we asked the experts for their secrets on what to eat to gear up for life’s little (and big) challenges.
Dreaming of Sleep
Best to eat: Whole grains with protein
Why: If you toss and turn in bed, the right snack can help you unwind. Whole grains have carbohydrates that will increase the serotonin in your brain. Eating a meal with carbs, along with proteins that have the amino acid tryptophan, can help insomnia.
Try: A half-cup of whole-grain cereal with skim milk about an hour and a half before sleep.

Battling the Sniffles
Best to eat: Warm fluids, plus garlic
Why: Liquids help by thinning mucus, easing a dry cough, and fending off dehydration due to fever, says nutritionist Samantha Heller, MS, RD. “Garlic has disease-fighting compounds that can give your body a little boost,” she adds.
Try: A soup that has garlic or onions. Either can easily be added to chicken or vegetable broth.

Speaking to a Crowd
Best to eat: A high-protein, low-fat meal
Why: It’s the perfect combo to help concentration and keep those butterflies in check. “Amino acids from the protein will not only help you with the ability to learn and recall information, but they’ll also enhance your ability to concentrate and stay alert,” says nutritionist Cindy Moore, MS, RD. Combine chicken, fish, beef or tofu with some veggies or whole grains, but go easy on the greens, which have fiber that can make you feel gassy or bloated.
Try: A lightly dressed tuna salad with whole-wheat bread or grilled chicken on a small bed of greens.

Before a Workout
Best to eat: Light snack with carbs and water
Why: A small bite a half-hour to an hour before a workout will give you staying power but won’t weigh you down. “It takes the edge off hunger and gives your body some calories,” says Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, author of "Managing Your Mind and Mood Through Food."
Try: Yogurt and a few whole-grain crackers if you have an hour or more before the workout; half of a banana or 6 ounces of orange juice if you have less time, because they turn into energy (glucose) faster.

Asking for a Raise
Best to eat: Lean protein and whole grains, plus caffeine
Why: You want to be alert and upbeat when you’re hitting up the boss. Protein foods have an amino acid, tyrosine, that helps increase mental alertness, and whole grains have been shown to improve energy, Heller says. Also, caffeine improves attention and short-term memory. The effect is strongest if you down one to two 8-ounce cups at least 20 minutes (but no more than an hour) before your sit-down with the boss.
Try: An egg-white and spinach omelet, or a whole-wheat bagel with low-fat cream cheese and java.

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