Life is stressful enough without eating foods that create it...

As we head to the Holiday Season..more and more people are going to be suffering from added stress, either planning to cater or attend parties can bring on stress; trying to maneuver through "holiday traffic, crowded stores, & "Cold & Flu season".


The following are foods that create MORE stress on the body:

THE NO NO'S

Caffeine: this causes a release of adrenaline, which increases stress; caffeine addicts "wear out" the stress hormone-producing adrenal glands.
This can effect metabolism so can result in weight gain.

Alcohol also stimulates the production of adrenaline, and also limits the ability of the liver to remove toxins ( many of which are produced by stress) from the body.

Sugar contains no essential nutrients, and although it can produce short-term energy boosts, it can lead to exhaustion of the adrenal glands.
High sugar intake also puts stress on the pancreas and can lead to diabetes.

Salty foods..cause high blood pressure, depletes the adrenal glands and causes emotional instability.

Fatty foods..junk foods, animal fats, saturated fats, put stress on the heart.

Cow's milk and dairy products, can cause stress due to high protein Casein that is difficult to digest  for some people and can cause allergic reactions

Red Meat..high protein elevates the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, both of which are associated with higher levels of stress & anxiety

Refined and over processed foods: white flour, white breads, stress the body because they are low in nutrients, and cause body to  deplete it's own reserves of vitamins and minerals.

Margarine/ trans fat..block the body's assimilation of health-boosting essential fatty acids; also has negative effect on cholesterol, increasing risk of heart disease.
Additives, preservatives and other chemicals, stress the body as it either cannot deal with them or has trouble, using up valuable nutrients and energy, which could have been used boosting the immune system.

YES!!!!!!
INSTEAD eat the following during times of stress:

RAW CELERY 2-4 STALKS DAILY CAN HELP TO DE-STRESS YOUR BODY

RAW SUNFLOWER SEEDS rich in potassium,Vitamin B  complex especially B6, and zinc ( helps ward off colds and flu)

BROWN RICE a slowly absorbed carbohydrate can help trigger  natural release of norepinephrine & serotonin..lifting your mood.

Algae..usually eaten dried or as a powder add to drinks

Cabbage..raw as in a slaw

Almonds..RAW these HAVE to be washed well in clean filtered water and soaked overnight to remove natural toxins, drain well and keep in fridge to keep fresh.

Berries..blackberries, strawberries &  raspberries, rich in manganese and Vit C

RAW  SESAME SEEDS high in zinc and selenium

Lightly steamed ASPARAGUS..great for liver, kidney functions, helps formation of red blood cells

RAW CUCUMBERS.. does cool the liver and reduce stress

AVOCADOS..contain 14 minerals that help regulate the body and stimulate growth, contain lots of copper and iron, great to alleviate fatigue

GARLIC..reduces blood pressure and  bad cholesterol, also detoxifies

in Fall & Wintertime try and eat lots more RAW foods and drink MORE fresh filtered water daily.
 This  WILL make  YOUR  HOLIDAY SEASON BRIGHTER

Happier Holidays....