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

SUPERFOODS:  In the world of nutrition, the term superfood is commonly seen, used to describe foods with health benefits. Of the thousands of items to choose from, what exactly qualifies a food to be ‘super’? There’s no official scientific definition of a super food, but it’s generally accepted that superfoods contain high levels of much-needed vitamins and minerals. They can also be a source of antioxidants; substances that shield our bodies from cell damage and help prevent disease. While there are a number of common foods that provide these nutrients, below discuss some of the most well-known superfoods and the reasons as to why these foods get to claim the title. Blueberries : These fruits have the ability to lower blood pressure, reduce risk for cancer and heart disease, and have anti-inflammatory effects. They are full of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K. When picking some up at the grocery store, go for the ones that are darker in color – they have more antioxidants!