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Learn More About the MyFoodMyHealth Diet for Stress
MyFoodMyHealth Online Weekly Meal Planner
The Easy Way to Follow a Diet for Stress
We know your life is busy. Our convenient, online meal planner makes it fast and easy for you to prepare healthy meals for stress. It's filled with nutritious recipes so delicious and satisfying even the pickiest eaters will enjoy following a diet for stress.
You can even add other health conditions and food allergies so you can prepare delicious food that meets the dietary needs of your whole family.
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What to Expect in Your MyFoodMyHealth Meal Planner for Stress
Please Note: This meal planner is all about controlling levels of blood sugar so they do not spike during the day. Each serving has less than 50 grams of carbohydrates and less than 10% saturated fat. We follow the general guidelines and do not assume more exclusions than listed. If you need more specific food removals based on professional recommendation for your condition, or the severity of your condition, you are able to do so on your "My Profile" page.
Foods Especially Included in MyFoodMyHealth's "Stress" Meal Plan
- Plant protein
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Moderate whole grains
- Moderate animal protein
- Dairy
Foods Especially Excluded or Limited in MyFoodMyHealth's "Stress" Meal Plan
MyFoodMyHealth Diet to Reduce and Manage Stress and Chronic Stress
While your meal planner will exclude the ingredients listed above, below are some additional notes about what to consider when eating to control stress. These are important to note when you are snacking or making your own recipes.
When you are going through a period of stress or chronic stress, you need more nutrients, particularly the B family of vitamins. Calcium and magnesium are used as system soothers for buffering the acidifying effects of stress. In addition to these nutrients, a diet to manage and reduce stress and chronic stress should include biotin, complex carbohydrates, fiber, folic acid, lysine, magnesium, vitamin C, and zinc.
Great Herbs to Eat to Reduce Stress and Chronic Stress
Great Foods to Eat for Stress and Chronic Stress
Fortunately, a proper diet to reduce stress incorporates an abundance of whole, natural foods, flavors, and textures. Fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, hearty grains, savory meats, fish, and poultry all help manage symptoms of stress and chronic stress while promoting overall good health.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) (Helps metabolize and use glucose and promotes overall equilibrium)
- Cauliflower
- Cheese, fresh
- Eggs
- Peanuts
Calcium (May help lower blood pressure, which can be raised during times of stress and chronic stress)
- Amaranth
- Beans, dried
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Milk
- Salmon
- Soybeans
- Tofu
- Yogurt
Complex carbohydrates (Soothes the stress response by replenishing levels of serotonin)
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Pasta, wheat
- Potatoes
- Rice, brown
- Squash, winter
Fiber, insoluble (Eases elimination)
- Beans, dried
- Figs
- Peas, fresh
- Prunes
- Raisins and currants
- Rice, brown
- Wheat
Fiber, soluble (Helps absorb excess water and lessen diarrhea)
- Apples
- Barley
- Beans, dried
- Carrots
- Oats
- Peas, fresh
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) (May help depression, which is often associated with stress and chronic stress)
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Beans, dried
- Beets
- Berries
- Bok Choy
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chickpeas
- Leafy Greens
- Lentils
- Oranges
- Peas, fresh
- Savoy Cabbage
- Soybeans
- Spinach
- Turkey
Lysine (Manages and prevents cold sores during stress and chronic stress)
- Beef
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Fish, lean
- Milk
- Soy products
- Soybeans
- Turkeys
Magnesium (Helps muscles to relax and helps to restore megnesium depleted when an adrenaline reaction occurs)
- Almonds
- Amaranth
- Avocados
- Barley
- Brazil nuts
- Buckwheat
- Chocolate
- Pumpkin seeds
- Quinoa
- Spinach
- Sunflower seeds
Niacin (Vitamin B3) (Helps control blood sugar and maintaining proper nervous system function during stress and chronic stress)
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Pomegranates
- Rice, brown
- Tuna
- Wheat
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) (Helps metabolize fats to energy. It also assists in the formation of certain neurotransmitters and activates the adrenal glands.)
- Avocados
- Mushrooms
- Salmon
- Sunflower seeds
- Yogurt
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (Helps bolster the immune system during stress and chronic stress)
- Avocados
- Clams
- Duck
- Lamb
- Milk
- Mushrooms
- Pork, fresh
- Yogurt
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (Helps convert carbohydrates in foods into energy)
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Barley
- Brazil Nuts
- Mussels
- Oats
- Pasta, wheat
- Pork, fresh
- Rice, white
- Salmon
- Soy milk
- Sunflower seeds
- Tuna
Vitamin B12 (Assists the body in converting food to energy, while also supporting the nervous system)
- Beef
- Clams
- Crab
- Lamb
- Oysters
- Trout
- Tuna
- Yogurt
Vitamin B6 (Helps manufacture brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) essential for the body to cope with stress and chronic stress)
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Barley
- Bok Choy
- Chicken
- Chickpeas
- Mangoes
- Pork
- Potatoes
- Rice, brown
- Salmon
- Sunflower seeds
- Sweet potatoes
- Tuna
- Turkey
Vitamin C (Supports the immune system during stress and chronic stress)
- Cabbage, red
- Kiwi fruit
- Oranges
- Peppers, bell
- Potatoes
- Strawberries
- Tangerines & other mandarins
Zinc (Supports the immune system during stress and chronic stress)
Sample Recipe for Stress
Turkey Burger with Spicy Avocado by Myra Kornfeld
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General Information on Stress
What is Stress?
Stress is more than a feeling of being overwhelmed. It is coupled with body responses that occur when you are in danger. It can affect your hormones, heart rate, breathing patterns, and give you a burst of energy (a fight-or-flight stress response).
Stress is a common feeling for everyone, and sometimes stress isn't dangerous. However, you may develop stress if you experience many ongoing or difficult situations over an extended period. Chronic stress can also come from exposure to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, or loud noise, which can assault the nervous system and overtax the immune system. It can be the main culprit for headaches, stomach aches, back pain, sleeping problems, depression, weakened immune system, and tension.
Causes of Chronic Stress
- Health problems (heart disease, diabetes or arthritis)
- Emotional problems (such as unexpressed or uncontrolled anger, depression, grief, guilt, or low self-esteem)
- Relationship problems
- Environment (dangerous/uncomfortable, overcrowding, crime, pollution, or noise)
- Social situations
- Life cycle transitions and developmental stages
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How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Reduce and Manage Stress and Chronic Stress
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Our customized online meal planner uses the healing power of whole foods to help you manage stress. It takes into consideration the health conditions of everyone in your household, allowing you to serve wonderful meals that meet everyone's nutritional needs.
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MyFoodMyHealth automatically generates a shopping list for you based on your conditions, making shopping easy.
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Videos, cooking tips, recipes and an extensive glossary provide "the basics" you need to cook flavorful and nutritious meals.
