• Calming Carbohydrates cause an increase in the brain-calming chemical, serotonin. Whole grains, such as Oats, millet, cracked wheat, buckwheat and rice are broken down over long period of time, keeping a constant flow of serotonin in our body

• Peppy Proteins cause an increase in the brain chemicals for alertness (dopamine and noradrenaline) Protein encourages the production of dopamine and noradrenalin, which produce alertness, mental energy and a faster reaction time. The effects of eating protein last about 2-3 hours

• Neutral Fruit and Vegetables Most fruits and vegetables are mood-neutral foods, so you can consume them without them affecting your mood

• Sabotaging Fatty Foods An overburden of fats means digestion overload, causing a large portion of blood flow to leave the brain and be shunted to the digestive tract to help with the digestion. The brain simply stops working at peak efficiency and goes into slow mode, causing tiredness, forgetfulness, and lack of concentration.
  
  pictured food is a "vegetable stack" from the C@f Coolum