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Stress is a modern buzzword, and is inevitable for all of us and can take many forms. Heavy workload, emotional problems, deadlines, smoking, alcohol, blood sugar issues, we could go on!  How do you manage to cope with these issues at work? Do you snack on high sugar foods i.e. biscuits, sweets, chocolates, coffee, coca cola? These may initially give you a boost and heighten your senses in the short term, but the consequences are yo-you of energy and moods. 

 

 

The better option for sustained energy and mood are to snack on healthier options such as, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, you a boost of fruit sugars but also have the added fibre and anti-oxidants that enhance the body’s digestive process and promote good mood and energy.  Other high energy and good mood snacks are, bananas, which promote the happy hormone serotonine as well as supplying much needed energy.  By combining these foods with a handful of seeds or nuts you will ensure a steady consistent energy source that enhances mood and enables the body to cope with every day stresses.