Diet for Toxic Stress
By Nisha Jackson PhD, MS, WHCNP, HHP
Proper diet is vital as you work your way out of toxic stress. Choose at least three of the dietary guidelines listed below and work toward implementing them into your lifestyle. Even if you’re successful at following them just 75 percent of the time, you’ll notice improvements.
Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day.Add veggies, protein and fruit to every meal.Reduce sugar and refined flour, and eat more whole or sprouted grains.Eat every four to five hours to keep your engine running more smoothly.Do not eat sugar, flour, or milk products (such as ice cream) or excessively salty foods near bedtime.Keep energy/protein bars or shakes handy at the office for a quick fix when healthy snacks are not on hand.Reduce or eliminate your intake of alcohol and caffeine, which tax the liver where hormones are excreted.
These strategies are essential for creating the right kind of fuel for optimal metabolism. If you’re interested in pursuing this list in more detail, you’ll find more information in my book, The Hormone Survival Guide for Perimenopause.
Don’t expect your body to perform well if you are feeding it junk. A poor diet will eventually lead to burn-out and long-term health problems!
Best of Health! Nish!