4 Healthy Eating Tips to Bust Stress
Posted in The Simple Life
In this part of the world, the days are getting shorter. Kids went back to school this week. The vacation mentality has been put away for another year and regular activity and work shifts back into top gear.
All this can lead to increased stress levels. Don’t compound the problem by adding poor eating habits to the mix. Here are 4 healthy-eating tips that can help keep stress levels down:
- Eat a good breakfast, including fruit, yogurt, whole grain cereals and wheat germ. For eat-and-run mornings, grab a low sugar cereal bar, cheese and juice box. Skipping breakfast increases stress levels, reduces concentration and often causes irritability or headaches.
- Plan nutritious lunches by stocking up on vegetables, soups, humus, chili, etc. Whole grain rolls and wraps can be stored in the freezer and pulled out in the morning, nice and fresh for lunch.
- Reduce caffeine drinks to no more than two per day. Stimulants can make you feel edgy. Try decaffeinated drinks, juice or water instead.
- Avoid fad diets, which will undoubtedly increase stress levels. If you have to lose weight, use a balanced system of calorie reduction by eating less and exercising more.
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Hey Ian,
Nice tips about managing stress through our eating habits. I agree wholeheartedly with point 1 “Eat a good breakfast”.
Now that you put it this way, I find that it’s true for me. The days I skipped breakfast, I feel less efficient, edgy and in general, feel lousy.
Which remind me that I should head for my breakfast now. Thanks.
Cheers
James