As an employee, every day you are faced with routine work, new challenges and deadlines. Not to mention plus the necessity to work together and harmonize opinions with colleagues and superiors, who may have a personality and background of a different perspective. Less ability to manage these things can trigger stress above.
Stress is not immediately handled will interfere with your productivity as an employee. A good stress management does not only come from managing time and work load as well as good communication with colleagues and superiors, but also can be assisted with food intake and balanced nutrition.
Here is a list of foods and beverages you should avoid in order to manage stress.
1. Caffeine. Besides the coffee, caffeine is also found in tea, soft drinks and even in some types of beverages that claim to increase stamina. Caffeine release adrenaline, which in turn can increase stress levels. Enough caffeine consumption can indeed help increase alertness, muscle activity, nervous system and heart. However, too much caffeine consumption has the same effect as the effects of prolonged stress. Research also shows that there is a relationship between caffeine consumption with high blood pressure and cholesterol. If you include people who can not live without coffee, began to slowly reduce your coffee consumption.
2. High-fat foods, and cooked by frying gives the immune system affects the human body. Stress itself is affecting the human immune system, you should not exacerbate the high-fat foods.
3. Foods made from animal fat. High-protein foods that stimulate the body to produce dopamine and norepinephrine. Both are often associated with anxiety and stress levels.
Here are tips on food intake in times of stress.
1. Foods rich in minerals and vitamins. The best sources are fruits and vegetables fresh and not experiencing the process many times. Juice and a salad with minimal dressing could be an option.
2. Consumption of good fats such as olive oil, avocados and nuts.
3.. Stress can increase blood pressure and lipids, so you should notice your heart health. Try to consume more salmon, tuna and flaxseed that contains both omega-3 fats are good for heart health.
4. Expand drinking water. Water helps to detoxify the body of toxins and help absorb nutrients.
5. Eat small portions but with a frequency more often. This helps the body to digest food and prepares the body deal with stress.
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