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A Proper Diet to Reduce and Manage Stress and Chronic Stress
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
Coriander
Marjoram
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 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)
Apple
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)
Barley
Beef
Chicken
Crab
Lamb
Oysters
Turkey
Wheat
What is Chronic 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)
How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Reduce and Manage Stress and Chronic Stress
Our customized online meal planner incorporates delicious, whole, natural foods into your diet to help manage stress and chronic 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.
MyFoodMyHealth automatically generates a shopping list for you based on your conditions, making shopping easy.
Videos, cooking tips, recipes and an extensive glossary provide “the basics” you need to cook flavorful and nutritious meals.
