Hi guys. Hope you are safe and good. I am back with another blog. Thia blog is about healthy eating especially in times of stress.

A healthy diet can help counter the impact of stress by shoring up the immune system and lowering blood pressure.Healthy eating is a key contributor to overall wellness and stamina, especially during times of extreme stress.When you are in a very stressful time choose to eat vegetables, fruit, whole grains, 1% or fat-free dairy, seafood and plant proteins, rather than comfort foods or junk foods.

To keep your emotions in balance, eat regularly during the day, every four or five hours. Enjoy complex carbohydrates. Have oatmeal, raisin bran and other whole-grain cereals and breads, as well as brown rice, whole-grain pasta, vegetables, beans, fruits, and nonfat milk.

Magnesium – Can help to relax muscles and reduce anxiety. Increase your magnesium intake by eating nuts, especially Brazil nuts, but also hazelnuts and peanuts. Good nutrition create health in all area of our existence. All parts are interconnected.

Some of the healthy ways of eating during stress are:

• Herbal Tea Helps Promote Feelings of Warmth and Calmness
• Dark Chocolate Offers an Antioxidant-Rich Indulgence
• Avocados Offer Stress-Busting Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Nuts Are a Great Stress-Busting Snack and They’re High in Healthy Fat
• Citrus Fruits and Strawberries Contain Vitamin C, Which Help Fight Stress
• Fatty fish
• Raw veggies
• Milk
• Bust Out the Spinach
• Fill Up on Oatmeal
• Foods high in vitamin B
• Stay hydrated: Drink enough water

“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.”

 Practical tips to manage stress eating:

• Keep nutritious, satisfying snacks on hand
• Reduce sedentary time
• Listen to your body
• Remove distractions at mealtimes
• Get sufficient sleep
• Go easy on yourself
• Choose foods for energy

Healthy eating is not about strict restrictions, starving yourself or depriving yourself of the foods you love, rather it’s all about feeling great , energetic , improving outlook and stabilizing the mood.“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison".

Foods to avoid during the stress:

• Alcohol.
• Caffeine.
• High-sugar foods.
• Simple carbs, such as cakes and pastries.
• Soda.

Rising above life’s challenges can be easier when eating wholesome foods.  With careful planning, it is possible to be healthy when working with limited resources.