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A balanced diet that contains a variety of nutritious foods can help you to think clearly and as a result, cope with stress. It is important to eat essential nutrients as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibre, in order to maintain a well- balanced diet. Although some fat is required to keep your body healthy, a diet with too much fat leads to fatigue and lethargy.

Here are some important food tips to help you fight stress:

1. Begin the day with a glass of orange juice and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Your body requires extra vitamin C when under stress and plenty of water intake will counteract dehydration.
2. Eat a good breakfast to get your day off to a good, energetic start.
3. Don't consume too much food or beverages containing caffeine. Too much caffeine is stress-inducing and increases anxiety levels.
4. Avoid sugary snacks. When we are under stress the body will crave sugar. Eating a bagel, whole grain bread or pasta will reduce your sugar cravings.
5. Get some exercise. Exercise in any form is a significant stress reducer.
6. Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol, like caffeine, is a stress inducer.

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