TO UNSTRESS OUR DIET

Stress can lead to serious health problems. These are higher risks of arteriosclerosis and heart attack, reduced immunity, high blood pressure, gastric-intestinal diseases, and obesity. Unhealthy diet can augment these risks. Foods that have positive impact on the immune system can reduce the chances of developing arteriosclerosis and cardiac diseases. They help you stay maintain our good weight in a natural way. So, if we eat healthily, we won`t need to think of weight change options.

The n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish products reduce the symptoms of autoimmune diseases and inflammatory processes. Antioxidants such as vitamin E, C, and beta carotene play important role in the maintenance of the immune functions. Vegetable oils are the major source of vitamin E. They are found in olive oil, sunflower, and corn oils, wheat germs, nuts, peanuts, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Many vegetables are rich in vitamin C – red and green bell peppers, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, garlic, nettle, broccoli, peas, and green herbs such as hogweed and parsley. Other good sources are cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwi, and the citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins. Beta carotene is found in the dark green, orange, and red fruits and vegetables such as carrots, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, nettle, melons, pumpkin, and apricots. Vitamin B6 participates in the development of the immune system. It has to be supplied in sufficient amounts. Vitamin B6 is contained in meats, eggs, cheese, and sea products.

Regular intake of probiotics (live bacteria) has a positive impact on the immune system and the gastric-intestinal system. Probiotics are Lactobacillus bulgaricus, kefir, and Bifido bacteria.

Fried foods absorb oil and increase the intake of fats. Under the influence of oxygen in the air, fats get oxidized. The transformed substances irritate the gastric mucosa and trigger the development of arteriosclerosis and cancer.

The excess intake of fats impairs the immune system. The saturated acids found in meat products increase cholesterol and the risk of arteriosclerosis. The chances are higher for people who need weight change. The excessive intake of n-6 saturated fatty acids, found in sunflower and corn oil is also harmful. They increase the risks of cardiac-vascular diseases and cancer. In contrast to the sunflower oil, the olive oil contains more monounsaturated fatty acids. For this reason, it does not pose such health risks.

Fried foods absorb oil and increase the intake of fats. Under the influence of oxygen in the air, fats get oxidized. The transformed substances irritate the gastric mucosa and trigger the development of arteriosclerosis and cancer.

Remember that proper diet, rest, sleep, and exercise will assist us to keep our best weight and remain as stress-free as possible. Eat healthily to maintain good weight and to fight stress!