Eat to Beat Burnout: 4 Simple Nutrition Tweaks That Work

Your body is designed to handle a great deal.  We're primed to be resilient and 'bounce back' after adversity, but there is only so much your body can take before it starts to falter and you need to give it some help.

I know that life gets busy, I totally get it, so here are 4 ways you could tweak what you eat, to help your body get back on track.

1 Don't diet right now

Your body needs nutrient dense food to recover, and caloric restriction is another stressor you don't need.  It will stimulate the production of cortisol (the stress hormone) and that's the last thing you want.

2 Eat real food

You wouldn't expect a petrol car to run on diesel. In the same way, the human body cannot function with a diet based on ultra-processed foods packed with sugar, salt, trans-fats and extra ingredients you cannot pronounce. The body just wasn’t made for that and needs proper fuel. Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, meat, fish, eggs, seafood, herbs and spices have worked for humans for millennia, go with those.

3 Consider your carbs

Eating unrefined rather than refined carbohydrates (think brown rice, wholemeal pasta and wholemeal bread instead of the white versions), and less of them, has been found to reduce cortisol. Overeating highly-refined foods and over indulging in starchy carbs may contribute to permanently elevated cortisol, triggering a vicious cycle of chronic stress and unhealthy eating.

4 Avoid stimulants

These include caffeine, sugar, nicotine and alcohol.  These could all contribute to an increased stress response in your body.

Try these steps one by one so you don't create yourself any more stress, and you're likely to start feeling a lot better.  The longer you stick with them, the more you'll see the benefits.

There are a whole host of other lifestyle tweaks that would also be helpful if you're running on empty and heading towards burnout, so if you're ready to take more action I invite you to book a complimentary health coaching call.  We'll discuss what else you need and how coaching could help you accelerate your recovery. 

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