Stresstab11: Nutritious Food

Much could be said about eating good food on a regular basis but most of us already know that we feel better physically and emotionally if we avoid foods with a high sugar content and replace them with foods from the four basic food groups: milk and dairy products, meats, vegetable and fruits, and bread and cereals. Physical well-being has a direct correlation with the handling of emotional stress. Eating irregularly and consuming a great deal of "fast foods" eventually reduces our efficiency in dealing with our daily tasks. Good eating habits, which includes eating a wholesome breakfast each day, help us to better control our emotions and avoid dramatic emotional swings. Depression and anxiety can easily arise if our physical body is not properly nourished.

Many athletes and performers who rely on their physical efficiency try to keep their weight within ten percent of their ideal. This is a good guideline for all of us to use so as not to have our energy drained off in excessive weight.

Finally, we are capable of taking care of our physical bodies. It is interesting that more and more health experts around the country are emphasizing the adverse effects of alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee on the body systems. Each of these items should be avoided to help maintain body efficiency in dealing with stress.