Eating Healthy to Lower Stress

During an intense television programme or a demanding workday, you may find yourself reaching for a snack. Noticing these moments can help you understand your routines without blaming yourself.

Food is one part of everyday life. Consider what makes regular, varied meals easier to fit into your routine.

Canada’s Food Guide encourages a varied eating pattern that includes vegetables and fruit, whole grains and protein foods, with water as the usual drink.

The guide also encourages paying attention to your eating habits, making time for meals, and noticing hunger and fullness. One manageable starting point might be planning a snack for a busy afternoon or sitting down to eat without rushing.

Bring questions about your eating routines, sleep and stress to your appointment. Persistent, unexplained or concerning symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate medical provider.

Enjoyment, food preferences, culture and your budget matter too. Start with a practical change that fits your circumstances, then review what is manageable.

For support with stress, sleep or everyday eating routines, you can book an initial naturopathic consultation with Andrew Maillet, ND, DO.