5 Ways to Ditch the Brain Fog

Do you ever have those days where you can't seem to think straight?  It can feel like your brain is actually foggy, and you can't possibly see through the fog to get to your thoughts.  Fatigue often accompanies brain fog -- feeling easily irritated, forgetting things or having trouble learning new things, feeling unmotivated, anxious, lacking concentration and even insomnia. The stress of life can cause brain fog to take root, but the good news is you can do a lot to clear the fog in your head.  

Here are a few simple tweaks you can start implementing now: 

Change your diet.  One of the best ways to clear away brain fog is to change what you eat. If you are eating processed and artificial foods, it’s time to cut those out of your life, as they can cause a host of problems including brain fog.  Beware of cutting carbs -- your brain needs them to feel more centered. Swap out unhealthy carbs for complex carbs made with whole grains. Start adding in more fresh fruits and vegetables. Doing these things will help reduce the inflammation that can set off brain fog.  

Go to sleep.  Your body needs sleep, and if you’re not getting enough of it, brain fog will prevail. Start going to bed a little earlier each night and having a routine of unwinding at bedtime to help prepare yourself for better sleep. The more sleep you get, the better your health will be overall and the clearer your brain will feel. 
 

Get more exercise.  Because exercise helps get the blood flowing through your body, transporting more oxygen with it, it’s a great way to clear brain fog. Plus, you’ll feel better too. Try a brisk walk, an outdoor run, yoga, or a HIIT at-home workout and feel the positivity of change all over. 

Find healthy ways to manage stress.  Take a moment for yourself. Ignore your phone and find a way to unwind that makes you feel positively fulfilled. If you don’t, you can allow anxiety and fatigue to fester which can cause your cortisol levels skyrocket. An overabundance of cortisol can prompt you to gain weight and have trouble sleeping, inducing the brain fog and feeling unwell.   

Cleanse.  Heavy metals and toxins are in our air, water, and even in our food.  When we ingest them, it causes inflammation in our gut and takes a toll on our body.  Unfortunately, we cannot avoid them altogether, so we must be mindful of cleansing as often as possible.  As a simple daily task, try flushing out toxins with more water which will help move toxins out of the body and leave it refreshed.  

You don’t have to suffer from brain fog anymore. Take these steps for your health, and you’ll find you’ll see everything more clearly. 

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Easy, Healthy Lunch Ideas to Take to Work

Lunchtime can be a real challenge when you want to keep your food choices healthy. There are tantalizing treats scattered throughout your office break room and your desk is in close proximity to the vending machines that can easily tempt you.     

Temptation surrounds you and can veer you off of your path quickly, leaving you feeling disappointed and defeated.  To avoid these negative feelings, it's crucial to be proactive about your meals for the work week.   

The best thing to do in this situation is to prepare your lunches, but you might have no idea what to make or feel that's too time consuming. After all, do you really need one more thing to add to your to-do list? 

I hear you loud and clear.   

I'm going to share with you some of my best and easiest lunches you can whip up in mere minutes so you can enjoy healthy lunches all week long.     

A Quinoa Bowl.

Quinoa is a food that is easy to prepare, very nutritious and that is incredibly easy to take to work with you.  Of course, you want a little more in your bowl than just quinoa, but you can add anything you want to make your bowl delicious and filling. Add vegetables that you enjoy -- possibly broccoli, zucchini, onion -- and a sauce of your choice.   

Mason Jar Salads.

These are so simple and delicious, and you can prepare them for the whole week in one sitting. Use mason jars to hold your salad ingredients so when you empty your jar into a bowl, it creates the perfect lunch salad for you.   

Start by putting dressing in first, then your toppings & veggies, and finish off your jar by adding your greens last. This will keep your dressing away from your greens so they won't get soggy.  You can store these in the fridge for up to 5 days.     

Lettuce Wraps.

Simple enough! Toss your favorite chopped veggies and any fitting leftover ingredients from your fridge in a lettuce leaf.  Drizzle with a complimenting sauce, wrap it up and call it a day. These pair well with soup, so keep that in mind as you're meal prepping for the week.     

Spaghetti Squash.

This is definitely one of my go-to quick, affordable and healthy lunches. I always have a spaghetti squash on hand as they're so versatile.  This is another great option for tossing in any leftover veggies from the fridge and mix with some marinara sauce and you've got yourself a pasta-free spaghetti that won't disappoint. 

These are just a few examples of all the delicious meals you can quickly prepare at home and take to work without too much of a hassle. Some take a little more time than others, but you can always use Sunday to meal prep your meals for the entire week, so you don’t have to wake up extra early on your work days. If possible, you could even leave all the meals you created at work so you can grab one during lunchtime, and you don’ have to worry about lunch all week.

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