Choose sensibly - Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Use the Nutrition Facts Label to choose foods lower in fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium. Use less salt when preparing foods. Start today with improved food and fitness to build a healthy lifestyle. Back to Contents Stress and Nutrition Stress is inevitable.
Stress is any event, positive or negative, that causes physical, mental or emotional response.
Even though life without stress would be pretty boring, constant stress can lead to physical symptoms such as digestive problems, high blood pressure, muscle tension, and decreased disease resistance. When a high level of stress is combined with inadequate sleep and nutrition, a person's health is even more at risk, and they are less able to de al effectively with stressful events. Unfortunately, many people are leading stressful lives due to busy schedules, lack of sleep, and inadequate nutrition ad exercise. It is important to remember that no matter how busy you are, taking care of your health is one of the most valuable things you can do. Be aware of how stress affects your eating habits.