Is waiting for spring bringing you down? Or could it be that you need a carbohydrate overhaul?

“A carbohydrate overhaul is another way to help banish the blues. Cut back on sugar and other refined carbs. Sugar-rich foods (soda, candy,cookies,cake and fruit juice) and refined carbs (white-flour bread, bagels, and crackers) are digested and absorbed very quickly by your body. This leads to a short-lived blood-sugar high, followed by a tumble that may leave you irritable, tired, and shaky.

On the other hand, high-quality carbohydrates that are metabolized slowly result in stable blood-sugar levels and fewer mood swings. The best carbs are ones that contain lots of soluble fiber, such as oats, barley, lentils, beans and sweet potatoes.”

Add a variety of soup mixes from Frontier Soups to your weekly menu planning and bring on the good mood of Spring!

Source: Parade Magazine