Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we choose to respond to it can make all the difference. With the right nutrition and self-care practices, we can build resilience and thrive in the face of life's challenges. In honor of Stress Awareness Month, this episode will feature Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN to expound deeply on the topic of stress. She discusses how everyone experiences stress at some point in our lives, and it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Amy shares her expertise on how nutrition and self-care practices can help reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being. She offers realistic recommendations on how to meet your nutrition goals and achieve better health through better nutrition. Amy emphasizes that proper nutrition is important, and it doesn’t have to be that hard! She also discusses how every helpful mantra may look different for each individual, but everyone can start with a few safe options and general strategies to manage stress. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone simply looking to manage stress in your daily life, you'll find valuable insights in this conversation.
Key takeaways from this episode:
● Recent studies show how stress can result in depression and anxiety
● There are many different angles of stress
● Building resilience and managing stress is important for the physical and mental health
● Proper nutrition doesn’t have to be hard
● Stress management can look different for everybody.
Guest Social Links:
Connect with Amy Shapiro: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Connect with Real Nutrition NYC: Website | Instagram
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Other exclusive links:
Wunder Egg's launch at Expo West: https://vegoutmag.com/news/wundereggs-hard-boiled-vegan-eggs/
John Lefebvre's interview, including his suggestion to "do nothing" for 30 minutes each day: https://caremorebebetter.com/good-with-money-basic-rights-for-all-with-john-lefebvre-philanthropist-author-and-musician/
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED Talk on Flow: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness