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Healthy Eating 101: Control cortisol levels with these 5 minerals; Diet tips to beat stress

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June 24, 2024

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From sodium to potassium and zinc, here is a list of minerals that should be included in the daily diet.

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Long-term stress can cause mineral deficiencies. "These deficiencies can disrupt neurotransmitter function and the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, reducing our ability to cope with stress." Nutritionist Marina Wright wrote. Here are five minerals we should include in our daily diet to overcome stress with healthy eating. (Unsplash)

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Chronic stress can lead to mineral deficiencies. “These deficiencies can disrupt neurotransmitter function and the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, reducing our ability to cope with stress,” wrote nutritionist Marina Wright. Here are five minerals we should include in our daily diet to overcome stress with healthy eating. (Unsplash)

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Magnesium: Magnesium's effect on the HPA axis helps influence cortisol regulation. Foods such as dark chocolate, leafy green vegetables, avocados, bananas, and cashews should be included in the daily diet. (Unsplash)

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Magnesium: Magnesium’s effect on the HPA axis helps influence cortisol regulation. Foods like dark chocolate, leafy green vegetables, avocados, bananas, and cashews should be included in the daily diet. (Unsplash)

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Zinc: Zinc helps support neurotransmitter function, thereby promoting stable moods and improved brain function. Zinc is found in abundance in foods such as oysters, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and lentils.

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Zinc: Zinc helps support neurotransmitter function, which helps stabilize mood and improve brain function. Zinc is found in abundance in foods like oysters, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and lentils.

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Selenium: This mineral helps protect the body from oxidative stress. It also helps regulate stress responses by supporting thyroid function. (Unsplash)

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Selenium: This mineral helps protect the body from oxidative stress. It also helps regulate stress responses by supporting thyroid function. (Unsplash)

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When you eat salty food, the brain senses it and activates a series of compensatory mechanisms to bring sodium levels back down. (Pixabay)

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When you eat salty food, the brain senses it and activates a series of compensatory mechanisms to bring sodium levels back down. (Pixabay)

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Bananas: These potassium powerhouses help regulate sodium levels in the body, which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure. (Freepik)

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Bananas: These potassium-rich foods help control sodium levels in the body, which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure. (Freepik)

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