Second Thought

NUTRITION  plays a pivotal role in stress management. The human body enters recovery mode after a prolonged stressful period. During this period an individual’s   appetite increases and thus it becomes extremely important for an individual to intake nutritious food in short intervals throughout the day to help recover quickly.  People are prone to put on weight during a stressful period but a balanced nutritious diet can help prevent it. So the question that might be popping in your brains now would be, what to include and what not to include in your diet.  When in stress Vitamin B, Vitamin C and magnesium will come to your rescue. Vitamin B-  It is further divided into 12 categories (B1 to B12), however, the ones important for battling stress include B1( thiamine), which helps in stabilizing mood and increases memory and concentration. B3(niacin) , low B3 levels can lead to irritability, depression and stress, so always make sure to include it in your diet. Vitamin B6 helps prod

SODIUM  is an essential element for life, too much of it can also be harmful for you. Sodium is necessary for our bodies to regulate fluid balance and help our muscle functions, but when the body has too much of it, sodium can have negative effects. Excess sodium can cause high blood pressure which can then lead to heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer.  Reducing salt intake is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of future hypertension and many more diseases.  Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Eat Low Sodium: 1.  Reduce the risk of Heart Disease .  2.   Help to prevent Stroke . 3.   Lowers high Blood Pressure , which left untreated can lead to Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, or Stroke. 4.   Reduces the harsh effects of Diabetes and Cirrhosis. 5.   High amounts of sodium intake can lead to Hypertension and Kidney Failure. 6.   Help to prevent Hypertension-related  Brain damage. 7.   People with Diabetes are at a higher ri

World Food Day  is celebrated every year across the world on 16 th  October. It’s an annual celebration in the honor of the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization launched by the United Nations in the year 1945. On this day, we look at  fuel-filled foods  and get ideas for quick and easy energizing snacks you can make yourself. 1.  WHOLE GRAINS have not been refined and contain all parts of the seed; including the bran, germ and endosperm. Whole grains contain more protein and fiber than refined grains, and are a primary source of energy for the body. They help slow the process of digestion and increase feelings of fullness during long days of work. 2. DARK CHOCOLATE is made from cocoa beans, the higher concentration of cocoa beans, the greater the nutritional benefit. If you are craving something sweet, a small piece of dark chocolate has been shown to improve mood and enhance brain function. 3. EGGS are high protein food, making them an "