On Stressful Days, Eat Little and Often
This will keep your metabolism ticking over all day and you will minimise peaks and troughs in energy levels. Eat breakfast, even though you may not feel hungry or believe you do not have enough time. ("Stress, Nutrition and Diet - Managing Stress | SkillsYouNeed," n.d.).
Eating breakfast helps to kick start your metabolism for the day and also helps to stabilise your blood sugar level which will in turn reduce stress. ("Stress, Nutrition and Diet - Managing Stress | SkillsYouNeed," n.d.). Choose fruit or fruit juice and a whole-grain cereal for maximum benefits.
Eat Well Throughout the Day
Make sure you eat at least five
portions of fruit and vegetables each day and focus on foods containing
Vitamins B and C, and Magnesium:
- B Vitamins can help you feel more energetic after a stressful episode. Bananas, leafy green vegetables, avocados, nuts, seeds and also meat, fish and dairy products all contain essential B vitamins.
- Vitamin C – The adrenal glands contain the largest store of vitamin C in the body and are important in the production of stress hormones. Eat citrus fruit such as oranges, tomatoes, peppers, kiwi fruit, leafy green vegetables, broccoli and other foods rich in Vitamin C.
- Magnesium – Can help to relax muscles and reduce
anxiety. Increase your magnesium intake by eating nuts, especially
Brazil nuts, but also hazelnuts and peanuts. Leafy green vegetables,
whole grains, especially oats, brown rice and beans are also good sources
of magnesium.
Get Plenty of Rest
Drink Water Throughout the Day
Drink Water Throughout the Day
Reference:
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SkillsYouNeed. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2015 , from
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