When reaching for a snack be sure to include protein and fat. Fat will help satiate your clients and provide nutrients and fuel for their brain, while protein will help restore and rebuild neurotransmitters and hormones. To increase alertness and improve memory we want to make sure we are including lots of healthy fats and high-quality protein in the diet and minimize simple sugars. Our brain wants to use fat as fuel.
Below are some snack recipes that focus on including healthy fats and high-quality protein to help increase alertness and improve memory.
My name is Diane, founder of Nourished Movement and I am a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.
I help people balance their day with Fitness and Nutrition. My training focuses on Calisthenics; bodyweight movement and I aspire to inspire others to view food as fuel and to nourish their movement on a daily basis.
Nourish - Energize - Move.