Next Page: I'm on an emotional roller coaster<\/a> [ pagebreak ]<\/p>\n Food fix #2:<\/b> Stock up on selenium<\/i><\/p>\n A lesser-known trace mineral, selenium—found in Brazil nuts, tuna, eggs and turkey—helps keep you on an even keel. Women whose diets are deficient in the mineral are more prone to feeling depressed. Why? Selenium is crucial for the production of thyroid hormones, which govern metabolism and mood. You don't need much, though: The recommended daily allowance for selenium is 55 micrograms, and you can get that amount by eating one 3-ounce can of tuna.<\/p>\n Next Page: My skin is acting up<\/a> [ pagebreak ]<\/p>\n Let's say you're headed to France. On the plane, steer clear of most food (but drink plenty of water), set your watch to Paris time and eat a high-protein breakfast<\/a> at 7 a.m., no matter where you are on your trip. "The fast depletes your body's energy stores, so when you eat protein the next morning, you get an extra kick and help your body produce waking-up chemicals," explains Dave Baurac, spokesperson for the Argonne National Laboratory, a research institute based in Illinois.<\/p>\n![\"eat-breakfast\"](\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F12%2F2013%2F05%2Feat-breakfast-300x200.jpg\")
eat-breakfast<\/span> includes a whole grain to supply glucose for your brain to run on, protein to satisfy hunger and keep your blood sugar levels steady and one or two antioxidant-rich fruits or vegetables. Somer's suggestion: a 100 percent whole-grain cereal that contains at least 4 grams of fiber and no more than 5 grams of sugar, eaten with fruit and low-fat milk.<\/p>\n![\"onions-fix\"](\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F12%2F2013%2F05%2Fonions-fix-300x200.jpg\")
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hydrate-airplane<\/span> is to fast for several hours before arriving at your destination. That's because when<\/i> you eat influences your circadian rhythms, in much the same way that exposure to light and dark does.<\/p>\n
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