Stress is killing us—literally. Cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, depression, and anxiety are just some of the health problems associated with stress—with heart disease the leading cause of death among men.What you eat matters![]() A poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for developing heart disease in men. Eating a balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy body weight, blood pressure, and healthy cholesterol levels, also reducing your risk of diabetes. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Enjoy a wide variety of foods from all the different food groups, focusing on fresh, unprocessed produce. Here are a few basic principles for healthy eating. Top tips for managing stress with diet
Meal planning for stress management and a healthy heartTaking care of your heart doesn't have to cause you more stress or blow your budget! Here’s a simple example of how to pull our top tips together! ![]() Breakfast 2 Slices of Wholegrain toast + 1 chopped tomato, red onion, herbs + ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or 2 tsp margarine OR ½ cup rolled oats + 1 cup low-fat or skim milk + 1 tsp chia seeds tea or coffee + water Snack 1 orange or 2 small mandarins + 30g Walnuts or almonds (unsalted) Lunch 1 cup legumes + 1 small can tuna in water or olive oil (drained) + 1 cup mixed salad vegetables OR 2 Slices wholegrain bread + Omelette (2 eggs) + 1 cup side salad tea or coffee + water Snack ¾ cup Low fat plain yoghurt + ½ cup mixed berries Water Dinner 1 cup couscous or ½ medium potato + 1 fillet (~100 – 150g) grilled or baked salmon + 1 cup steamed/baked vegetables. OR 1 cup of cooked basmati rice + Tofu stir fry with mixed vegetables + olive oil Water Snack 2 small Kiwifruit or 1 apple or 1 banana Water Top tips for managing stress with exercise![]() Staying active is crucial to optimising not only your physical health but also your mental health. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It assists in maintaining a healthy weight and lowers your risk of diabetes and heart disease while helping to lessen the effects of anxiety and depression. Exercise can help take your mind off daily stresses, reduce tension and boost energy. Running or walking with friends is also a great way to lower your stress—social connection is important! Here are some of the Australia Government guidelines for staying active.
Make friends with restIn addition to having a healthy diet and exercising, taking time to rest and relax is equally as important. Having a good work-life balance is crucial to maintaining a healthy body and mind. Prolonged stress takes a toll on your body, so prioritising mental health and setting aside time to relax, wind down, and rest helps to prevent burnout. Activities that encourage rest include sleep, meditation/mindfulness practices or socialising with friends and family. Balance is best and easier than you think. We're here to help.Make an appointment with our Accredited Practising Dietitians
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15/2/2022 12:44:40 am
Thank you for explaining that it's vital to have a rest and relax since having a work-life balance is essential to achieve a healthy body for men. My friend wants to be more health-conscious since he doesn't want to catch any disease. I think he must visit a facility that specializes in supervising men's health to seek help.
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8/3/2022 03:06:32 am
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