Post Date December, 03 2023
Nowadays, everyone's life and work are under great pressure, and reducing stress is a skill that young people should learn. Among the many methods of reducing stress, have you ever thought about using a three meal diet to achieve the goal of reducing stress? Today we will share relevant knowledge with you.
Principles of stress resistant diet
1、 High fiber and high freshness
When under excessive pressure, the sympathetic nervous system becomes overly active and inhibits gastrointestinal peristalsis, making it easy to develop constipation. Therefore, fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as some high fiber grains, will be the foods we need to supplement to promote environmental protection in our bodies.
2、 Vitamin B and C
Busy work and high pressure can be achieved through the compressive effects of vitamins B and C. Let's talk about the vitamin B group first! Vitamin B group can maintain the stability of the nervous system, promote various metabolic functions in the body, and regulate endocrine function. So when fatigue and lack of concentration occur, vitamin B can be a super "firefighting team" for stress resistance.
Of course, natural and fresh sources are the best. Foods rich in vitamin B group include whole grain foods (brown rice, whole wheat bread, miscellaneous grains, etc.), yeast, beef, lean meat, spinach, asparagus, tuna, beans, etc.
As for vitamin C, it can resist oxidation and has the function of repairing cells. In addition, when the pressure is high, the human body will secrete a lot of adrenaline, and vitamin C helps the body generate paraadrenocortical hormone to fight against the pressure. Therefore, vitamin C is not only a holy product for anti-aging and beauty, but also an important contributor to pressure resistance.
Fresh dates are the first choice for foods rich in vitamin C. Fresh dates are known as "natural vitamin pills". Eating 3-5 pills a day can ensure sufficient vitamins to cope with stressful work situations. In addition, you can also eat pineapples, mangoes, strawberries, or fruits and vegetables such as cauliflower and spinach. People who feel particularly stressed can also take vitamin pills.
These foods help relieve stress
1. Legumes
Legumes contain carbohydrates and proteins that can restore energy and supplement iron. Many beans contain a large amount of L-tryptophan, an amino acid that can lift mood and help patients with depression.
2. Salmon
Salmon contains a large amount of N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can greatly help the body, reduce inflammation symptoms, control weight and prevent cancer cells. One of the symptoms of N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency is fatigue, so eating salmon two or three times a week can supplement your physical strength. In addition, salmon, like beans, is rich in L-tryptophan, which helps boost mood.
3. Dark leafy vegetables
Women with iron deficiency anemia often feel physically exhausted. If you do not consume enough iron, the body cannot produce heme, and insufficient oxygen can easily cause fatigue in the body. Dark leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage have very few calories and fat, but are rich in iron and are highly recommended ingredients.
4. Dark chocolate
If you want to recover your energy, a piece of dark chocolate can boost your energy and have less caffeine content compared to using coffee to boost your energy. Dark chocolate contains neurotransmitters, which are serotonin that can help patients with depression boost their mood; It also has magnesium that helps produce energy. But before enjoying it, two things to remember: choose dark chocolate with cocoa content higher than 70% and limit daily consumption to around 28 grams. Because compared with milk chocolate, dark chocolate has a higher fat content.
There is an inseparable connection between diet and health, so whether it is a psychological or physiological problem, we can use a reasonable diet to achieve relief and treatment.
