Improve Your Mood and Lower Stress Through Nutrition — erinlamb

FIBRE

2 reasons why fibre is an important nutrient to reduce anxiety.

1- It helps to balance our blood sugar which helps improve anxiety symptoms.

2- Fiber also feeds gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids (produced when dietary fibre is fermented in the colon, crucial for GI health) which can decrease anxiety.

Women need 25 grams of fiber per day and men need 38 grams of fiber per day.

food sources:

flaxseed

chia seeds

beans

avocado

broccoli

GUT

If you regularly experience anxiety – it may be helpful to know that an unhealthy gut microbiome may be associated with anxiety. Research has indicated that the gut directly affects the brain, often known as the gut brain axis. When looking at some cases of anxiety, studies have shown an imbalance of your gut bacteria can lead to symptoms of anxiety. Two of my top tips to support a healthy gut are to:

– Avoid highly processed foods which are often lacking in nutrients (like fiber) and loaded with sugar.

– Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics + over-the-counter drugs as these can disrupt our gut health and over time can harm our gut lining. If you are finding you are dependant on over-the counter drugs, or your immune system is weak, it may be time to address your gut health. 80% of our immune system is in our gut, so by improving your gut health, you will be supporting a stronger immune system!

* This blog post does not give you permission to stop taking your medication. Often it is necessary and beneficial to overall health.

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