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Diet and Nutrition for Stress Management - Slideshow

Developed by Mita Majumdar, M.Sc. | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 31, 2012

The Stress - Diet Link

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The Stress - Diet Link, Diet and Nutrition for Stress Management
Unhealthy eating habits such as skipping meals, fad dieting, eating fast foods regularly, and too much of processed foods cause stress. On the other hand, stress makes the body crave foods that are high in fats and sugars, resulting in diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome.

Efficient stress management includes incorporating healthy eating plan, regular exercise and a bit of lifestyle change. A well-balanced diet increases the resistance against bad effects of stress on our body.

Here are some foods that are helpful or harmful in stress.
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The Stress - Diet Link

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Eat a wide variety of colorful foods

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Consume complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates

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Lean proteins are good for relieving stress

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Eat more of vitamin C and other anti-oxidant foods

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Calcium and magnesium, too, are wonderful stress busters

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Avoid junk food and quick fix meals

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Quit smoking and avoid alcohol during stress

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Onions and garlic are also stress management foods

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Avoid excessive coffee consumption

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Check for nutrient deficiencies

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Foods can balance our mind and body


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