Stress occurs when demands of life beyond our capacity or resources to cope. If it becomes excessive and exceeds the tolerance of the organism can generate wear and cause health among others, physical illness and cognitive impairment.
The accelerated pace of life, lack of time to cook and the huge food supply makes it difficult to carry out healthy habits. It leads many people to overeat, on a sudden or passing long hours without food.
A poor diet puts the body in a state of physical stress and weakens the immune system, leaving a person more susceptible to infections. This form of physical stress also decreases the ability to cope with emotional stress.
How do foods affect the proper functioning of the brain?
Grains and legumes contain vitamins B complex, important reactions involved in the nervous system. Fruits and Vegetables to protect the brain, for its high content of various antioxidants such as Vitamin C, A (carotene), flavonoids and polyphenols. (more…)
