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YOUR GOLF DIET HIGHER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND MORE ENERGY TO CLOSE OUT YOUR GAME. Whether you’re out on the course first thing in the morning or you’re enjoying a round of twilight golf eating the right foods will help you play better golf and main START YOUR DAY WITH HIGHER PROTEIN. If you don’t eat breakfast,  start. At least 50% of your breakfast should contain protein, choose healthier proteins like Eggs and egg substitutes, Canadian bacon,chicken, ham, peanut butter and nuts, lowfat cheeses, tofu, and yogurt. Protein rich foods deliver tyrosine, which has been linked to increased alertness in the human brain. Protein also helps your brain shift into focus mode. Many proteins are high in iron, including lean red meats, beans, hummus etc...a depleted iron supply can also inhibit learning and attention. REDUCE SIMPLE SUGARS! Simple sugars are processed rapidly by the body which causes highs and lows in energy in the body. Use sparingly. Simple sugars are foods like white and/or brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, cane sugar, candy and highly processed foods like chocolates etc... U  SE COMPLEX SUGARS INSTEAD! Natural sugars like fruits, and complex sugars like pastas and potatoes, whole grains and cereals are broken down in a much slower manner, causing the body to create a more stable supply of glucose and in return supplying an appropriate level of mental stimulation. Sugar from fruits also supply many needed vitamins and minerals, and fibre to the body. V  ITAMIN B6 IS KEY! B6 enhances the effects of other vitamins and minerals, and helps combat a variety of other diseases. A deficiency of B6 has been linked to a long list of health and metal issues including seizures, autism, depression, headaches, poor mental abilities, agitated behaviour, anxiety and sleep difficulties. Foods high in vitamin B6 include bananas, chickpeas, potatoes, chicken, oatmeal, pork loin, peanut butter, and walnuts. Vitamins and minerals are not a cure for attention problems, however, they can help to manage or reduce them. Try the following tasty recipes before you get out on the course... 42 YOURCADDY | ISSUE 01