What you eat is already greatly impacting your ability to focus and energy levels, whether or not you’re aware of it. Proper nutrition (as I can personally attest to) can have dramatic positive results on your entire life. Simply put, if you’re wanting more consistency, productivity, and an increased ability to maintain focus, optimize your diet.
Hunter-types seem to have a more sensitive brain chemistry. It’s no surprise then that we’re far more affected by what we eat than those around us. And it’s important to remember this. It’s easy to compare ourselves with others, not taking into account we’re “wired” quite differently than they are. On the plus side of this sensitivity, a little goes a long way. A few minor adjustments to your diet plan can have significant results in the positive direction.
What to Eat:
+ A high protein / low carbohydrate diet
+ “Brain Foods” such as berries, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (fish, flax)
+ A diversity of fresh vegetables and fruits (to ensure you are getting a wide variety vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients)
+ 20 grams of a “complete” protein per meal
What to Avoid:
+ Foods containing artificial ingredients or chemical preservatives
+ Refined sugar (appears on food labels as just “sugar”)
+ High-fructose corn syrup Partially-hydrogenated oils
+ Minimize alcohol consumption
Address Deficiencies:
+ Identify and address food allergies (especially the more subtle ones that may be affecting your mood and energy levels)
+ Identify and address nutrient deficiencies (especially key vitamin deficiencies known to intensify ADD/ADHD symptoms)
