| Re: Post-Stress malnutrition
Carbohydrates are known to increase the seratonin levels in our bodies, helping us feel good, so it might benefit you to try and eat more starchy foods such as wholemeal breads, baked potatoes, pasta, brown rice, cous cous etc.
B vitamins are really important for energy levels, especially B12 so try and include asparagus, broccoli, spinach, bananas, potatoes, dried apricots, dates and figs, milk, eggs, cheese, yoghurt, nuts and pulses, fish, brown rice, wheat germ and wholegrain cereals in your diet, which are all really good sources.
I know how easy it is to just not eat when you feel stressed, but try and get into some kind of routine of just eating at least something, every few hours to keep your energy levels up, even if you don't feel like a big meal just have a handul of nuts or a piece of fruit - anything to stop those energy levels slumping. good luck
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