Real Food Nutrition for Stress: Crush Stress and Balance the Body with Food!

Learn how to use real food nutrition for stress to balance the body and crush stress!

Today’s post builds upon this month’s focus on meaningful stress management to celebrate Stress Awareness Month! Stress plays such a pivotal role in our health, happiness and lives, impacting our bodies, minds and spirits in many ways. Helping my clients and patients develop meaningful stress management strategies to avoid overwhelm is a key component of my Simple Pure Whole Wellness Solution and the premise of the wellness exercises and habits I teach in The Whole Cure. I invite you to join me this month for this special blog series and in my coaching programs to explore the impact of stress, incorporate powerful stress management strategies into your life and find a calmer more satisfying life and better health!

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There is no shortage of stress in our daily lives.  Stress impacts our minds, body and spirits. Emotional unrest, tension and overwhelm can wreak havoc on our bodies and lead to unrest in the mind. The first step to breaking free from this overwhelm is to listen to our stress and learn from the messages it is sending us. Figuring out how to meet the needs of the body in a balanced way can help us reduce tension and find calm amidst the chaos of a busy life.

In addition to superherbs known as adpatogens, there are a variety of foods that provide nutrients to nourish and relax the body. When you nourish your body with the proper nutrients and choose foods that work for you, your body is prepared to handle demands and challenges with greater ease.

While each of us is unique and has personalized nutritional needs, eating a variety of healthy foods in their whole food form provides the body with essential stress-busting nutrients that protect, relax and nourish the body. Some of the top stress-crushing nutrients include vitamin C, magnesium and B-vitamins.

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Berries

Berries like blueberries have high levels of antioxidants such as anthocyanin which has been associated with sharper cognition and clearer thinking. These antioxidants also help to counteract the harmful impacts of too much cortisol which is released with chronic stress.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are all also rich in vitamin C which support the adrenal glands  to help us deal with stress. Vitamin C-rich foods like bell peppers and kiwi also help to protect cells from free-radical damage induced by stress. 

In addition to common sources of this important vitamin including lemons, limes, oranges, red peppers, leafy greens, broccoli, papaya, strawberries, cauliflower, pineapple and kiwi, the camu berry is one of the world’s most abundant sources of vitamin C! This antioxidant-rich berry is also a great source of potassium, calcium, beta-carotene and even protein.

Avocados

Avocados are creamy and rich in healthy fats that nourish the nervous system and calm the mind. These fruits also contain glutathione, one of the master antioxidants and detoxification enzymes in the liver and other tissues which also helps protect the body from oxidative stress. In addition, avocados contain lutein, beta-carotene, vitamin E, folate and B-vitamins that balance our stress responses.

Spinach and Leafy Greens

Greens like spinach, chard, kale and arugula are rich in so many phytonutrients and antioxidants including magnesium, a crucial mineral for calm and relaxation. Magnesium improves the body’s overall response to stress and helps maintain a healthy blood pressure. Most Americans are deficient in this important mineral, which may contribute to the risk of heart disease from chronic stress.

Other great sources of magnesium include pumpkin seeds, beet greens, quinoa and sesame seeds.

Cashews

Cashews are rich in zinc, a nutrient which helps balance mood and anxiety. Low levels of zinc have been associated with anxiety and depression as well as food cravings. Nuts like cashews are also rich in protein and satisfying fats, making them satiating in small quantities.

Apricots

Apricots are another fantastic source of magnesium to calm the nerves and naturally relax muscles. They also contain other important micronutrients that balance hormones and help with neurotransmitter balance for a stable mood.

Are you ready to learn more about how you can balance your hormones, calm the mind and find lasting energy with real foods?

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You can also get started with these resources for meaningful stress management:

• FREE Stress Management Guide with a preview of The Whole Cure and several wellness exercises to get you started building your toolkit of habits for a more balanced life!
• The Whole Cure Lifestyle Transformation Mindset Module one of my most popular online group coaching programs for lasting transformation and meaningful stress management that can shift your entire life! Commit to yourself now!
• My books, The Simple Pure Whole Wellness Solution and The Whole Cure  guide you in exploring foundational habits for a centered, meaningful life where stress does not take over.
• Breathe: Guided Relaxation & Breathing Exercises to Help You Find Your Whole Cure is now available!  This special resource will support you in bringing The Whole Cure to life! The individually-available breathing exercises and guided relaxation experiences (starting at $0.99!) can be used anywhere, at any time of day. Try using them when you feel panic, stress, anxiety or just want a few moments of calm in your day. They are also helpful for coping with pain and helping the body prepare for rest and relaxation.
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