Nutrition for mood, cognition & stress resilience
Do you know the powerful connection between nutrition, stress management and mood enhancement?
Nutrition is not just about supporting physical well-being, but mental and emotional well-being. Nourishing your body with the right nutrients can have a massive positive impact upon your stress resilience and mood.
Here are some different ways in which nourishment and nutritional strategies can help you navigate life’s challenges:
Macro Nutrients: a balance of carbs, protein and fat is essential, often I see protein as being deficient for many. The amino acids from protein, are needed for the structure and function of the central nervous system as well as your brain and stress mechanism.
Micro Nutrients: Of course all vitamins and minerals are essential for the body, but for mood consider B vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega 3 as well as choline and zinc.
Again, I cannot stress enough, that there are MANY more micro-nutrients that are still essential to support optimal mood!
Adaptogenic Foods: Herbs such as Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Ginseng, or Rhodiola are popular herbs to consider for supporting mood and stress. However also don’t discount the power of single amino acids such as Taurine and Glycine.
Gut-Brain connection (microbiome): This is number 1! If you don’t have optimal digestion, it is quite likely your mood and your ability to handle stress will diminish over time. The Microbiome has a powerful role to play in both mood but also general brain function.
Other factors:Stress and mood is often blamed on hormones – and this is somewhat correct. Stress hormones can be impacted upon but also impact upon sex hormones. But also metabolic hormones. By looking at your current food diary, I can work out key areas to focus on, so your ENTIRE hormone network is supported.
Also consider how food sensitivities may be contributing to your brain function. The link between digestive inflammation and brain inflammation is well documented. Pro-inflammatory proteins which are released by the immune system, do play a role in certain brain conditions.
For those who want to improve brain fog, improve brain clarity, support stress as well as improve mood overall, consider your nutrition and areas that may be lacking. Your diet is a powerful indicator on mood and overall emotional balance.
Using up to date and an evidence-based approach, I understand that every person is unique, and that lifestyle choices as well as current health conditions need to be factored in, to come up with a nutritional plan that works to support health goals.
If you are ready to embark on a nourishment health journey to support your stress and mood, contact me today to schedule your initial consult.
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