STRESS/SUPER FOODS

STRESS

i would like to say that we all have it

some manage better than others

but for those of us that do not

there are a few nutritional changes/additions we can make to our daily routine to help eliminate stress

Top of the Charts for Anti Stress Super Foods

Grapes

Buckwheat

Millet

Oats

Molasses

Cortisol

the main cause for storage of fat in the belly

Abdominal fat holds a greater risk

than fat in other parts of the body

The belly bulge is associated with

heart attack, stroke, metabolic syndrome,

cholesterol problems,

high levels of LDL(bad), lower levels of HDL(good).

AND AS WE KNOW,

these things lead to OTHER serious health issues.

is it work that puts stress on you?

family?

relationship?

is it really that important?

to risk your health?

Recommendations:

1. journaling

this causes you to pay closer attention

to what things set you off

what time of day you feel the most stress?

how does your body respond to the stress?

-are you tired

-are you high strung

-do you get moody

-do you over eat

-do you under eat

-do you shop or look for other outlets?

2. yoga

has helped me tremendously manage my stress...the stress i put on myself

3. breathing techniques

slowing things down a bit, sitting quietly

4. You Time

better time management skills

scheduling, plays a very large part in my stress management....knowing when to say NO

more relaxation and calming personal awarness instead of trying to please others

5. Nutrition

THERE ARE FOODS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER BALANCE

WITHIN YOUR BODY AND MIND

Apricots

Banansa

Apples

Pears

Grapes/raisins

Plums

peaches

lemons

straw/raspberries

avocados

beets

turnips

onions

mushrooms

brown rice

almonds

pecans

wal/hazel/peanuts

sunflower/pumpkin/sprouted seeds

garlic

parsley

basil

rosemary

CHAMOMILE

ginger

thyme

licorice

shrimp/oysters

DARK CHOCOLATE

adding these into your balanced diet is a MUST

stay way from:

refined foods

processed foods

additives

alcohol

tea & coffee

In the book "SUPER FOODS"

They discuss food sensitivities,

how they cause mental & emotional reactions

Anxiety & Depression: can be results of poor balancing

Food plays a huge part in the chemical effects in your brain.....

HORMONES

Drs are prescribing medications FOR EVERYTHING

for conditions that could possibly be CAUSED

by nutritional deficiency

or food/environmental sensitivities

PROZAC & RITALIN!

why pump ourselves & our children full of tranquilizers

when dietary adjustments can bring relief?

EX: cod liver oil for children with attention disorders

EX: low folate levels in those suffering from depression

the Western World can finally grasp that proper nutrition is a requirement for healthy bodies.

"THE REALIZATION THAT WE NEED GOOD NUTRITION FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH LAGS FAR BEHIND"