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Stress can be a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It is the bodys reaction to changes that require
adjustment or a response. There are three types of responses to stress: emotional, physical, and mental.
Emotional Response
Often occurs when faced with a difficult or challenging situation. Symptoms to be aware of include:
Difficulty relaxing
Feeling overwhelmed or overworked
Frustration
Physical Response
Bodys physical reaction to the stress. Responses you might notice are:
Low energy level
Headaches
Tense muscles or cramping
Mental Response
How you react emotionally and psychologically to stress. Responses you might notice are:
Constant worrying
Forgetfulness
Unfocused
Complex carbohydrates
o Whole grain breads, pastas, and
cereals
o Stimulates brain to make more
serotonin
o Limit simple carbohydrates: such
as candy, soft drinks, and other
foods high in sugar content
Oranges
o Good source of vitamin C which
strengthens the immune system
and helps manage levels of stress
hormones
Fatty fish
o Salmon and tuna
o High in omega-3 fatty acids. Help
prevent surges in stress
hormones and may have
protective effects.
Milk
o Research supports that calcium
eases anxiety.
o Recommended to drink low-fat or
skim milk
Leafy greens
o Spinach, kale, romaine lettuce
o High in magnesium
o Helps prevent headaches and
fatigue, which can be triggers to
stress
Asparagus and Avocados
o High in folate and B vitamins
o Avocados block intestinal
absorption of certain fats
o Use to add new flavors to foods
Berries
References
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001942.htm
To stress or not to stress? (2015). American Heart Association. Retrieved from:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/StressManagement_UCM_001082_SubHomePage.jsp