The old saying is that you are what you eat, but many people don't realize how much clout that statement truly has. There is a great deal of scientific research that shows that healthy eating can improve your mood and change your whole life. Recent discoveries about food allergies and intolerance have shown that what is ingested has a great affect on the mood and overall health. For instance, those who have gluten intolerance, feel sluggish and depressed when they consume anything with wheat in it. Children with ADHD, or those on the Autistic Spectrum, also show that a strong link exists between their mood and behaviors, in conjunction with the foods they eat.



Sugar Levels and Health

Blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day. What an individual eats can make the fluctuations become more of an extreme. These fluctuations have a great deal of impact on a person's mood. Those who have higher than normal blood sugar levels, will find that they are irritable, and dizzy, during periods when their sugars are higher than normal. On the other side of the spectrum, those who have low blood sugar often feel lethargic and have bouts of anxiety and depression.

When you add superfoods to your morning smoothie or juice, you are starting your day off with a juice that is super-packed with nutrients, Superfoods don't belong to a single food group, but all of them are dense with the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that will help to improve your health. While most are vegetable-based, some fish and dairy products get the affirmative label as well. Here are our top ten picks for healthy superfoods that will give your morning beverage a high-octane boost.



Maca Powder

Maca is a root vegetable similar to the radish and is most often found in a powdered form. Dense in minerals and vitamins, it works best when mixed into cool or cold liquids since most of its benefits dissipate under warm to hot conditions. Use it to boost your overall energy level.

Hay fever season is the worst time of the year, and if you have allergies, you know that it can last all the way from March to October. It can’t be good for you to continuously take Benadryl and other antihistamines, and studies have shown that constant use can increase your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. But it’s also no fun to lay in misery with extreme congestion. If you feel hay fever coming on, but you don’t want to load up on the allergy medication, try these natural remedies instead.


Honey
A spoonful of local honey can help relieve allergy symptoms. Local honey will contain local allergens that will help you become less sensitive to pollen over time, just like allergy shots. While there have been no real data to support this claim, it’s worth a try. However, make sure that you are not allergic to honey before consuming it in large quantities, and never give honey to infants under 1, as the bacteria can cause infant botulism. If you are trying this route, start taking it a few weeks before hay fever sets in.