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

Iron  is an essential mineral. "The major reason we need it is that it helps to transport oxygen throughout the body."  Iron is an important component of   hemoglobin , the substance in red   blood cells   that carries oxygen from your   lungs   to transport it throughout your body. Hemoglobin represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red   blood cells . A lack of red blood cells is called   iron deficiency anemia . IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON Iron deficiency is a common health problem. High-risk groups include menstruating women, pregnant and lactating women, babies and toddlers, teenage girls and female athletes. Without intervention, a person whose dietary intake of iron is inadequate to meet their body’s needs will eventually deplete their iron stores and develop iron deficiency anaemia. It is important that you see your doctor if you suspect you may be iron deficient.