Soothe the nervous system: Here’s how nutrition can help

Posted on April 6, 2024

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

From having a balanced diet to savouring the meal we have, here are a few ways by which nutrition can help in soothing the nervous system.

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National Nutrition Week: Instead of opting for fad diets, you are better off eating a balanced meal and exercising for good health, fitness and weight loss.(Shutterstock)

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We should balance the diet with protein, fat and fiber-rich carbs to ensure that the blood sugar levels of the body are regulated. Imbalance in blood sugar levels can lead to stress and inflammation. (Nataliya Vaitkevich)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

We should balance the diet with protein, fat and fiber-rich carbs to ensure that the blood sugar levels of the body are regulated. Imbalance in blood sugar levels can lead to stress and inflammation. (Nataliya Vaitkevich)

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The gut microbiome plays a significant role in regulating the nervous system. With probiotic and prebiotic food items, we should ensure to maintain a healthy gut. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

The gut microbiome plays a significant role in regulating the nervous system. With probiotic and prebiotic food items, we should ensure to maintain a healthy gut. (Shutterstock)

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Nutrients such as Choline, B12, Omega-3, probiotics and polyphenols are known to support the nervous system. We should incorporate food items in the diet that can provide the body with the necessary nutrients. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

Nutrients such as Choline, B12, Omega-3, probiotics and polyphenols are known to support the nervous system. We should incorporate food items in the diet that can provide the body with the necessary nutrients. (Shutterstock)

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Inflammation in the gut can disrupt the nervous system. We should focus on consuming anti-inflammatory food items to keep the gut healthy. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

Inflammation in the gut can disrupt the nervous system. We should focus on consuming anti-inflammatory food items to keep the gut healthy. (Shutterstock)

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Mindfully consuming our meals by slowly chewing the food and savouring every bite we take helps in engaging the parasympathetic nervous system and making us feel calm and relaxed. (Unsplash)

Published on Apr 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST

Mindfully consuming our meals by slowly chewing the food and savouring every bite we take helps in engaging the parasympathetic nervous system and making us feel calm and relaxed. (Unsplash)

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