16/7/2018 0 Comments July 16th, 2018No, I wasn`t referring to the famous chocolate biscuit! If you are feeling stressed and low in mood, don`t turn to chocolate or alcohol. The best way to deal with low mood is to try to minimise it by eating the right foods for your brain and body. By this I mean diet rich in starchy carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals. The Eatwell guide shows you how to do this. See https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf And, if you find that you are becoming stressed, try some relaxation such as the calming hand which we recommend to help you breathe through your stress. We offer a tried and tested programme to guide you through eating well, stressing less and working better. More details on our website. And here are some images of cute penguins, which may make you feel a bit cooler physically and emotionally.
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13/7/2018 0 Comments Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. So does food and mood!I love that old saying, with all its connotations of two people living and working together in harmony for mutual benefit.
Well, this also applies to food, mood and the management of stress. What we eat can affect our mood and our mood is influenced according to our stress levels. Eating a balanced healthy diet can ensure that we are getting enough of the important nutrients to keep our brains and bodies functioning as they should. In times of stress there is an increase in the production of cortisol which increases the demand for energy in the form of glucose. If the stress is constant and chronic, cortisol production never reduces to normal levels and this is associated with increased deposition of visceral fat among other things. Visceral fat levels above the norm can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and can result in weight gain. So, eat well, learn to relax and seek help if your diet and stress levels become a concern to you. |
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