In today’s work-dominated world, we seldom get time to take care of the most important aspect – health & fitness. Unwanted work pressure has pushed back our health needs to the bottom of our priorities. Given the current pandemic scenario, we thought of sharing some important aspects that will help you manage your time well, keep your mind rejuvenated & keep incidence of lifestyle diseases at bay.
Balancing your brain, body & belly can help you improve your quality of life & focus on the most important aspect – “your fitness”
We are going to discuss what you should eat that will help you boost your mood.
People are getting frustrated & irritated given the difficult situations both on the personal & professional front they are facing due to pandemic. Besides, the pressure created by employers & organisations have created an imbalance in health, personal & professional life of people & have negatively impacted mental health of people.
Stress management has become vital & therefore practicing holistic wellness & self care will help you:
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Keep your stress levels under control
- Guard yourself against situations such as depression & anxiety
Two pillars of fitness – nutrition & exercise play a pivotal role in nurturing the brain, body & belly. Having a healthy & nutritious diet is one of the most important aspects of self care since our body needs sufficient nutrition & hydration to exist and carry our basic metabolic functions. Your daily food choices impact your health & well being. What you eat, when you eat & how much you eat have a profound impact on your mood, your ability to manage your stress levels, overall health & well-being. Having a high intake of unhealthy & processed food can lead to lifestyle diseases & chronic illnesses. Healthy food choices help you provide all the fuel, nutrients, antioxidants & phytochemicals to thrive, grow & fight with free radicals & harmful diseases. Eating less can be detrimental to our well being since it deprives our bodies of essential micronutrients.
Your diet should consist of food items that are high in fibre, antioxidants & phytochemicals that not only prevent entry of free radicals in our body & shield our bodies against the diseases but also help in post workout recovery. Some of the food items which should be part of your diet include:
- Beans: Pinto, black, red kidney
- Fruits: Apple, prunes, sweet cherries, plum, black plum, lemon, oranges & berries
- Nuts: Walnuts, Pecans
- Vegetables: Asparagus, sweet potato, broccoli, carrots, Spinach, kale, cabbage.
- Spices: Cinnamon, green tea, turmeric, ginger
You can use a combination of these foods to make a wholesome healthy & nutrition filled meal. Add some nuts & proteins to these antioxidants & phytochemical filled foods & you are having a diet that will help you maintain a holistic health & manage self care.
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