Nutrition expert talked about stress-relieving foods
Adjusting the diet with an increase in the proportion of plant products can help to cope with constant stress, fatigue and decreased concentration. Olesya Makhova, head of the Competence Center for the Development of plant-based products of Roskachestvo, told about this on Wednesday, September 24.
"Our brain is "overheating" from the abundance of data. Powerful natural antioxidants help to compensate for this damage, which are especially abundant in dark-colored berries: blueberries, blueberries, blackberries. They improve the blood supply to the brain and protect its cells from damage, acting as a shield against digital stress," she explained in an interview with Lenta.Ru .
Makhova also noted the importance of magnesium for relaxing the nervous system. According to her, this trace element in an easily digestible form is found in leafy greens, spinach, nuts and pumpkin seeds.
The specialist recommended to include in the diet foods rich in fiber, which not only nourishes the brain, but also supports a healthy gut microbiome, directly related to cognitive functions and emotional state.
In turn, psychiatrist-narcologist Alexander Panov said that the key difference between ordinary stress and anxiety disorder lies in the duration and intensity of symptoms. Pravda.Ru .
The expert clarified that stress is a short-term reaction to an external stimulus. While anxiety disorder is protracted and is accompanied by obsessive thoughts, fears, or even physical manifestations, such as a feeling of heaviness in the chest, Moscow 24 reports.
The day before, psychologist Ekaterina Kozeikina said in an interview with RT that the autumn blues are the body's reaction to the change of seasons. The reason for this is a decrease in daylight hours, cloudy weather and cold.
As one of the most effective ways to get rid of despondency, she suggested getting a pet. Communication with a pet reduces stress levels and promotes the production of endorphins, the so-called "hormones of happiness." 360.ru .
On September 16, Bella Bragvadze, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Immunology at the Faculty of Medicine and Biology at the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, told the Moscow City News Agency that excessive mental stress and chronic stress weaken the immune system, reducing the body's ability to fight infections.
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