Stress

Stress is a physical, mental or emotional reaction to an event, which causes bodily or mental tension. When you experience stress, your nervous system releases a flood of stress hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones activate the stress response, also known as "fight-or-flight". Whether the threat is physical, mental, or emotional, your body's internal reaction is the same. You may experience higher blood pressure, shortness of breath, tightening muscles and a quickening heartbeat.

When your body is busy dealing with stress, there is little energy remaining to fight off illness or disease, leaving you more susceptible. Chronic stress can lead to and exacerbate many health problems.

One of the best ways to prevent chronic stress is by maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. It is unrealistic to expect optimal performance from your brain when it is deprived of critical nutrients. Your performance, thoughts, feelings, and behavior are all affected by the health of your brain.

Begin by increasing the following foods into your current diet:

Sweet Potatoes

A great way to satisfy your desire for carbohydrates and sweets, sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene, vitamins and fiber.

Dark Green Vegetables

Broccoli, kale and other dark green vegetables contain potassium. Potassium is good for calming your nerves by regulating blood pressure and heart function.

Turkey

Chicken and turkey are high in an amino acid called L-Tryptophan, which has been proven to have a calming effect.

Blueberries

They contain an abundance of Vitamin C, which has been shown to aid the body in dealing with high levels of stress. Also, the fiber in blueberries helps your body regulate blood sugar levels. This is important because high blood sugar can put stress on the body.

Water

This is possibly the most important element of your diet. Even a mild case of dehydration can put high levels of stress on your entire body. Being well hydrated with good, clean water can help.

Eating healthy food and staying well hydrated will moderate your stress index, leaving your body the energy and reserves it needs to stay healthy and ward off illness.

The best choice in staying hydrated is pure, healthy Kangen Water®. Enagic's Kangen Water® will keep your body healthy and well hydrated.