HealthNews Dozen: 12 Top Foods That Boost Productivity

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We live in a busy world. Days are consumed with maximizing one's time and fitting as many tasks into it that day as possible. And in order to finish projects-work or otherwise-in the most efficient time span, it is necessary to feel as productive as possible. And productivity is inextricably connected to diet.

Various studies have linked particular foods to different areas of productivity, such as energy and brain function, digestion and sleep improvement, and prevention of colds and other illnesses. And thanks to FoodProof, an internet community of recipes, and food-related blogs and videos, the foods most often linked with several aspects of productivity have been compiled into one list of 100 foods to improve overall productivity. The top category is energy and brain foods, from which the HealthNews Dozen list was taken.

The twelve foods listed are a portion of the catalog of energy and brain foods, which also includes pita bread, peanut butter, kidney beans, honey, walnuts, sunflower seeds, lemons, and sage, in that order.

Under the sub-category of general productivity boosters, the top item is salmon. Following this healthy fish is shrimp, water, turkey, mustard greens, dill, plums, sweet potatoes, papaya, pears, and cauliflower.

Since overall health is a vital part of one's ability to be productive, there are several categories dedicated to foods that can assist in different areas of health. For eyesight, strawberries, carrots, smoothies, and flaxseeds can be beneficial. To control blood pressure and maintain better heart health, the list includes bananas, scallops, grapes, olives, kiwi fruit, romaine lettuce, spring greens, and dark chocolate. To prevent colds, one should try to drink more orange juice and green tea, and eat bell peppers, pumpkins seeds, summer squash, apricots, Clementines, cranberries, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, cloves, and garlic. And looking toward long-term health and cancer prevention, a proper diet should include blueberries, kale, cabbage, tomatoes, leeks, broccoli, rye bread, raspberries, basil, portobello mushrooms, brussels sprouts, and seaweed.

An important part of the day is the night, when obtaining the proper amount and type of sleep will dictate how one feels and operates the following day. At the top of list for foods to aid in getting good sleep, as well as food digestion, black beans and bran cereal are the most integral to the diet. Also in this category are avocados, apples, brown rice, onions, grapefruit, pound cake, pinto beans, celery, cucumbers, peppermint, soybeans, ginger, pineapple, melon, and asparagus.

Finally, the list provides some suggestions for foods that are low in fat but filling enough to keep from overeating or indulging in fattier, heavier foods. That category includes salsa, egg whites, venison, yogurt (plain or frozen), cheese, milk, tofu, almonds, potatoes, watermelon, snow peas, snapper, diet soda, vanilla soy milk, whole wheat pasta.

All in all, one's diet should consist of a variety of the above-listed foods. Since everyone has their own preferences and ability to prepare or integrate some of the foods into their diets, the list is certainly subjective and should be individualized to meet one's needs and likes.

But most importantly, a diet should be coordinated with allowances for sleep, rest, and exercise. Increasing productivity requires a balance in life that will inevitably transfer into each day being more productive and happy as a result.



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