Diet And Anxiety

It was not until I was years into my anxiety and panic attacks with bouts of depression that I learned just how important and how much Diet and Anxiety go together. Most of the time it is not until you get much older that you begin thinking about things like diet, exercise, health and our bodies and how everything effects us. We were always told to drink water water water. So how many of you at a young age really think about exactly what water does for your body?

Water transports nutrients, hormones and chemical messengers to vital organs in the body. If we don't keep our bodies well-hydrated they may react with signals such as anxiety which you would never think that is related to poor drinking habits.

Here are some interesting facts about water:
-75% or more of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
-37%  of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
-Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
-One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of  the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
-Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

The goal is to drink 8 glasses of water a day in order to replenish the deficit of fluids that reach all the way to the molecular level. Our cells then communicate this to our subconscious as an underlying subtle feeling of anxiety. In short water is key when considering Diet and Anxiety. Ample amounts of water ward off subtle feelings of anxiety, helping cure anxiety and is incredibly helpful in building stamina and warding off fatigue.

Diet is something we can immediately take control of to help improve our over all well- being while also building a positive mental attitude allowing us to feel as if  "I am in control of my body."

On average, most people have a high acidic diet which gives you a lower resistance to stress as well as a variety of serious health conditions. To be at the optimum balance there needs to be 80% alkaline in your diet. If your diet is to acidic your body will have difficulty eliminating toxins from the body, which leaves you with less of a buffer zone to stress.

High acidic foods are: Salt, sugar, proteins, nuts, grains, dairy products (except yogurt), refined or processed products and alcohol. Alkaline foods: fruits, vegetables and juices.

In order to obtain this optimum balance we need to focus on raw vegetable, fruits and small quantities of protein as we need for energy. A person needs  50 g of protein a day with a good diet. This breaks down into 7 ounces of animal protein (or a vegetarian equivalent) or 36 ounces of good yogurt. Should you have a physical occupation or you are very strenuous then you may need more than 50 g of protein a day. In order to eliminate anxiety the rest of your diet should be alkaline.

To help cure your anxiety, see below to find a more comprehensive list of alkaline foods that will help bring greater balance to your diet.

Diet and Anxiety are linked together no matter how you look at it or analyze it, We must learn to take care of our bodies if we want our bodies to take care of us.

Alkaline Foods:

Parsnips                                                         Orange
Rutabagas                                                      Grapes
Cauliflower                                                    Apricots
Mushrooms                                                    Blackberries
Green beans                                                   Peaches
Green peas                                                     Raspberries
White potatoes                                               Pears
Tomatoes                                                       Apples
Muskmelon                                                    Beans, dried
Cantaloupe                                                     Dried Figs
Limes                                                              Dried Dates
Strawberries                                                   Bananas
Pineapples                                                      Raisins
Prunes                                                            Avocados
Sweet Potatoes                                              Watermelons
Honey Dew Melons                                       Molasse
Beet Greens                                                   Celery
Chard Leaves                                                Watercress
Sauerkraut                                                      Lettuce
Green Limas                                                  Cucumbers
Radishes                                                        Cabbage
Broccoli                                                         Beets
Brussel Sprouts                                              Carrots
Green Soybeans                                             Raw Spinach

The more you take control over your diet and fluid intake, the more you will begin to regain you self control and confidence that you really can control how you and your body react to anxiety. Take the time to work out a diet tailored for you and make sure to include plenty of water.

Only WE can choose to Support one another,
Sincerely,
Melinda Pearson

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