5 nutritional habits to transform the nervous system and relieve stress

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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

  • From eating mindfully to reducing gut inflammation, here are some ways to alter your nervous system and relieve stress.

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With the hustle and bustle of daily life, we learn to contain the stress and anxiety that drive our nervous system into flight or fight mode.  This vicious cycle of stress and a dysregulated nervous system can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally.  With the right kind of diet and lifestyle changes, we can transform the nervous system. "Never underestimate the powerful impact of food and nutrition on both the nervous system and stress levels," wrote nutritionist Marina Wright. (Unsplash)
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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we learn to incorporate stress and anxiety, which puts our nervous system into flight or fight mode. This vicious cycle of stress and a dysregulated nervous system can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. By making the right diet and lifestyle changes, we can change the nervous system. Nutritionist Marina Wright wrote, “Never underestimate the powerful impact of food and nutrition on both the nervous system and stress levels.”(Unsplash)

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To control blood sugar levels in the body, the diet should have a balance of proteins, fiber-rich carbohydrates and fats.(Unsplash)
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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

To control blood sugar levels in the body, the diet should have a balance of proteins, fiber-rich carbohydrates and fats. (Unsplash)

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Probiotic and prebiotic foods help promote a healthy gut microbiome. It also helps regulate the nervous system. (energepic.com)
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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

Probiotic and prebiotic foods help promote a healthy gut microbiome. It also helps regulate the nervous system. (energypic.com)

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Nutrients like choline, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and polyphenols help support the body's vagus nerve.  (Unsplash)
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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

Nutrients like choline, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and polyphenols help support the body’s vagus nerve. (Unsplash)

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Inflammation in the gut can trigger the nervous system.  Eating a varied, whole-food diet may help reduce gut inflammation.  (Unsplash)
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Inflammation in the gut can affect the nervous system. Eating a varied, whole food diet can help reduce gut inflammation. (Unsplash)

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Savoring each bite, swallowing food slowly, and paying attention to feelings of hunger and fullness can contribute to mindful eating habits.  (Photo: Bastian Riccardi, Pexels)
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Published on May 22, 2024 03:08 PM IST

Savoring every bite, swallowing food slowly, and paying attention to feelings of hunger and fullness can contribute to mindful eating habits. (Photo: Bastian Riccardi, Pexels)

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