What To Eat To Combat Emotional Challenges
Foods to help anxiety
- Foods to help stress
- Food to help fatigue
We are feel stressed, anxious or fatigued more often than we think, but life can’t be put on hold if we aren’t feeling 100%. Instead, why not take control of the things that you can control that will make a difference – food!
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Anxiety |
Stress |
Fatigue |
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Breakfast |
Caffeine-free fruit tea
Whole grain toasted bagel with smoked salmon |
Low-fat Greek yoghurt with a teaspoon of honey & linseed | Porridge with grated apple, cinnamon & chia seeds |
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Midday meal |
Poached eggs with asparagus | Egg and avocado wrap | Couscous salad with beetroot, feta cheese & pumpkin seeds |
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Evening meal |
Turkey burger with sweet potato & wilted spinach | Baked salmon with garlic green beans & brown rice | Pork stir fry with mangetout, sweetcorn, mushrooms & spinach |
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Snacks |
Handful of blueberries
Handful of almonds |
An orange
Cashew nut butter on 2 oatcakes |
Trail mix
Dark chocolate |
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Fluid |
Try to avoid caffeine and high sugar drinks such as soft drinks. Instead opt for caffeine-free fruit teas, green tea, chamomile tea, water and fruit infused water. Aim to drink at least 1.5-2 litres each day, being fully hydrated will help to maintain energy, stabilise mood and enable you to think clearly. | ||
