How Food Shapes Your Mood and Business Focus

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | July 8, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Every bite you take sends messages to your brain. Some say “Let’s focus.” Others say “Time to crash.” And if you’re leading a business, your food choices can make or break your clarity, patience, and performance.

I remember a time when I would fall asleep after lunch during my sales meetings, it was embarrassing. It’s a good thing I had a partner that would lead the meeting. Why did I feel this way? Because of what I ate!

Here’s how the food–mood connection works:

🥬 Nutrient-dense foods (like leafy greens, fish, nuts, berries) feed your brain with B-vitamins, magnesium, omega-3s, and antioxidants — all critical for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

🥐 Processed foods and sugar (simple carbs, i.e., pasta, bread, cookies) may give a temporary high but lead to inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and energy crashes — which often look like anxiety, mood swings, or afternoon irritability, or sleepiness.

🥛 Gut health = mental health. 90% of your serotonin is made in the gut. So support it with fermented foods, fiber, and plenty of water.

🌱 Conscious eating = conscious leadership. Slowing down, chewing thoroughly, and choosing what nourishes rather than numbs builds emotional regulation and presence. Choose nutrient dense foods.

💡 Want a high-performance mindset? Start with your plate.

Eat to feel good. Feel good to lead well. Nourish your mood — and watch your business thrive.

IF you are confused on what to eat, schedule your free consult today to find better eating choices that work for you.

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