Superfoods For Stress Management

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SuperfoodsFor Stress Management

• By Louise Martin
• GCC Fitness Wellness

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Fight or Flight Response

• Heart Rate
• Blood Pressure
• Cholesterol
• Muscles
• Digestion
• Immune System

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What Can Food Do?

• Boost Immune System
• Reduce Cholesterol
• Reduce Blood Pressure
• Combat Cancer
• Fight Heart Disease
• Enhance Alertness

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The Superfoods

• Whole Grains
• Fruits
• Vegetables

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Apples

• An apple a day
• Pectin
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes

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Bananas

• Potassium Punch
• Cardiovascular Health
• Intestinal Protection
• Tryptophan stress reducer

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Barley

• Soluble fiber for heart health
• Protease inhibitors fight cancer
• Great filler

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Broccoli

• Sulforaphane
• Fights stomach and colon cancer
• Fights lung cancer among smokers
• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Potassium

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Carrots

• Beta Carotene
• Fights lung cancer
• No smoking!
• Cooked is better

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Citrus Fruits

• Loaded with vitamin C
• Reduce cancer risk
• Boost immune system
• Healthy gums
• Wound healing
• Red blood cells

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Figs

• A sweet treat with benefits
• Reduces cholesterol
• Promotes fullness
• Benzaldehyde fights cancer
• Combats PMS sugar cravings
• More calcium than milk
• More potassium than bananas

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Fish

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Reduce cholesterol
• Prevent inflammation
• No migraines!
• Improved memory
• Increased alertness
• Enhanced relaxation

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Other Beneficial Foods

• Garlic
• Legumes
• Nuts
• Olive Oil
• Tomatoes
• Yogurt

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Moderation

• Red Meats
• Saturated Fats
• Cholesterol
• Salt
• Sugar
• Alcohol

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Change for the Better

• Remember the positives
• Take the time
• You are worth it!