The fast pace of life and the circle of endless obligations, running after finances, overtime work, family obligations, the list of daily obligations is quite long. As the number of our obligations increases, more and more stress appears in our body, which is not always easy to recognize.

Chronic stress and anxiety “attack” our body and negatively affect the overall state of the body. Stress affects physical and mental health.

Fighting with obligations and daily routines is not easy, but experts state that we should never forget to take care of ourselves.

As a result of accumulated stress in our body, we often have an increased appetite, and our portions are getting bigger every day. Meals are often more frequent and sweeter.

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Experts point out that eating under stress does not always have to be “bad”. Sometimes the body gives us signals of what it lacks, or what it has in excess. “Consuming too much food due to stress or ‘stress eating’ is when you constantly eat and look for comfort in food,” according to experts.

“Stress eating” is a process in which the body demands a larger amount of food due to an increase in cortisol, the stress hormone.

Cortisol causes cravings for sweet and salty foods. When you are stressed, the body releases cortisol, which triggers the release of glucose. All this is a consequence of our body’s response,” said Dr. Mastela, who deals with nutrition problems at a university clinic in the USA.

Eating under stress affects our brain and body. According to new research, the food we see on the plate can “reduce” our stress.

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As stated by Dr. Jan Smit, an expert in intestinal diseases, the health of our intestines is connected with the brain and nervous system, and therefore with the body’s ability to manage stress.

“The connection between anxiety and the gut is very complex. Worry or anxiety can trigger our immune system to send signals to break down the intestinal mucosa. Unbalanced or damaged intestines then react to stress in our body. This can cause damage to the intestines and digestive tract, and all of this is a circular process that occurs in our body,” said Dr. Smith.

“Research has shown that all pathways lead to the health of our gut microbiome, and our digestive tract health often depends on it.

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The microbes that live in our gut are closely related to our mood, our metabolism, immune function, digestion, hormones, inflammation and even gene expression.

The most effective way to overcome your intestinal bacteria is to choose good food for them, which pleases the body. A lot of fresh food is recommended.

The best stress-relieving foods recommended by experts for the good functioning of the digestive tract, mental health and general state of the body are: salmon and other lean proteins rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fruit, especially berries, eggs, nuts, oranges, chicken, dark chocolate…

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