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Superfoods For Stress Management

Superfoods For Stress Management. By Louise Martin GCC Fitness & Wellness. Fight or Flight Response. Heart Rate Blood Pressure Cholesterol Muscles Digestion Immune System. What Can Food Do?. Boost Immune System Reduce Cholesterol Reduce Blood Pressure Combat Cancer

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Superfoods For Stress Management

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  1. SuperfoodsFor Stress Management By Louise Martin GCC Fitness & Wellness

  2. Fight or Flight Response • Heart Rate • Blood Pressure • Cholesterol • Muscles • Digestion • Immune System

  3. What Can Food Do? • Boost Immune System • Reduce Cholesterol • Reduce Blood Pressure • Combat Cancer • Fight Heart Disease • Enhance Alertness

  4. The Superfoods • Whole Grains • Fruits • Vegetables

  5. Apples • An apple a day… • Pectin • Cholesterol • Diabetes

  6. Bananas • Potassium Punch • Cardiovascular Health • Intestinal Protection • Tryptophan – stress reducer

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

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

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

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

  11. 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

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

  13. Other Beneficial Foods • Garlic • Legumes • Nuts • Olive Oil • Tomatoes • Yogurt

  14. Moderation… • Red Meats • Saturated Fats • Cholesterol • Salt • Sugar • Alcohol

  15. Change for the Better • Remember the positives • Take the time • You are worth it!

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