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(The best sources of omega-3s are fatty fish such as salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel; if you don't like fish, try flaxseed or walnuts.) The Mediterranean Diet appears to have what researchers call an anti-inflammatory effect on our bodies' many systems and organs, meaning that it fights the destructive effects of chronic stress. True anti-stress foods Eating so-called "comfort foods" positive (carbohydrate-rich positive fare such as cookies, bread and pasta) may help you feel calmer in the short term, but proceed with caution (and positive see "Beware of 'Comfort Carbs'" on page 199). Over time, the price you'll pay for trying to reduce your stress with low-fiber, high-carb (and high-calorie!) foods is more abdominal fat. In her most recent study, Epel found that men and women who overate in response to stress had higher levels of both insulin and cortisol, elevating their risk for more-serious diseases, including diabetes.
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