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The Low Stress Diet... It's Got To Be Good For You!

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What is a low stress diet, and how do I know about it?

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Well this was the first diet I tried, to see if food allergies were causing my ecezma, asthma, tired, grumpy, itchy, sad, moody, symptoms. I suspected before I went on this diet that I could be sensitive to gluten and dairy, but after being on it for 3 weeks, I felt like a new woman... and realised what a big effect food allergies can have on you life!

Low Stress Diet

Part of The Low Stress Program

• Diet
• Exercise
• Supplementation
• Relaxation
• Avoid Stimulants
• Identify and Eliminate Allergens

Low Stress Diet

• Diet high in nutrient rich foods and low in processed, nutrient debt foods
• Diet which supplies optimal nutrition
• Diet that promotes well-being, longevity and freedom from disease
• Diet which can be therapeutic in disease
• Diet to include water and about 50 nutrients daily
• 15 different foods/day will provide as many nutrients as possible

“Stress Foods”

• Sugar & especially white sugar products
• White flour products
• Chemicals: preservatives, additives, artificial flavours, colours & sweeteners, insecticides, herbicides, growth accelerating hormones & Abs – are extensively found in food manufacture
• Take away foods/ Junk Food
• Caffeine
• Chocolate
• Alcohol
• Food Intolerances e.g.: wheat & dairy
• Tobacco

The Diet

• Carbohydrates: eat a wide variety of different coloured fruit, vegetables & wholegrains. Eaten raw, steamed or baked - 40-45% of diet
• Protein: lean flesh foods, fish, eggs, legumes and beans, nuts and seeds. @30-35% of diet
• Fat: Mono and unsaturated, EFAs found in olive & vegetable oils, avocados, nuts, seeds and fish. @20-30% of diet
• Supplements: High potency Vit/Min, Anti-oxidant, digestive support – bitters, HCL, enzymes, soluble fibre
• Water & Fresh Raw Juices
• Emphasis is on food that is whole, fresh, unprocessed and often raw.
• Most foods contain a wide variety of nutrients:
• Wholegrains – fibre,CHOs, vits/mins and protein, (rice best tolerated)
• meat – prot, B vits, Fe & Zn, (best lean)
• fish - EFAs,(some species high Hg)
• Green leafy veges – (Vit A, C, Folate & Ca)
• Yoghurt – which contains live bacteria (acidophilus/bifidium)

Conclusion

• No tea/coffee, added salt, additives, refined CHOs, steaming and grilling, olive oil when heating food
• Vary the diet, eat regular meals
• CHEW
• RELAX
• Establish if any digestive problems, food intolerances.

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