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Now you must be wondering what is the connection
between the goodness of breakfast and
stress management? Stress management will come easier if you have built
up your physical reserves. When one eats right, good health is bound to be the
result. And if you are a brimming with good health, your attitude is much
different from what it is when you are feeling unwell. Building up your reserves
so that you have stamina to do whatever you have planned for the day is an
excellent way of being in control of your life.
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Is you day hectic? Golden rule: begin it with a very good breakfast.
Make the time to sit down and fill up with proper fuel. This first meal of the
day keeps away acidity, ulcers, indigestion and everything else that happens
when you do not begin the day well. It does not matter if you are leading a
sedentary lifestyle, a moderately active one, whether you are exercising or
whether you are midair in a plane flying off to a far off country, breakfast is
sacrosanct and the faster we adopt this meal as non-negotiable the better it is
for our health. We are sure every nutritionist will recommend this meal though
you have to decide whether you want to follow the dictum or not! If there is no
time how about some fruits as breakfast? It hardly requires any preparation:
washing, peeling and chopping is easy and simplifies things as fruits are rich
in carbohydrates and
vitamins.
Also ensure that you eat right from morning to evening. You are at work
and midmorning hunger pangs strike at 
Number one priority to being well so that stress can be managed without
much damage is exercise. Go for a walk every day or join a gym, if that is
important to you. Join a swimming club or borrow your neighbour’s cycle!
Physical activity keeps the heart ticking well and strong.
The idea is to be well enough, fit enough to be able to
handle every situation. We can’t go into a fainting spell every time the boss or
the spouse reacts to us! Good nutrition especially when you know the period is
of stress is essential for maintaining overall good health so that it enhances
your capacity to cope with stress. 
An Indian meal generally looks after all the
essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
It is important to know that the combination of roti, dal,
vegetables, rice and salad maybe with a bowl of yogurt and some fruits is an
ideal one. Stay away from extra oily stuff because even if you are relaxed
person the trans fatty acids are bound to end up as sediments in your arteries.
Of course you can argue here that exercise is the antidote but one thing is for
sure, not everyone is motivated to exercise! 
We are living in a haven of processed foods. Food that is tasty and
even two year olds now recognize what chips they want. Packaged foods are laden
with preservatives that damage the arterial walls. And to think that we are
responsible for triggering off health problems of our own children! Try and stay
away from processed foods. Whole and fresh foods are closer to nature and that
is what human bodies are designed to be: stay close to nature and consume a lot
of fruits and vegetables, skimmed milk and legumes.
If you find that you have difficulty in managing stress and often feel
fatigued or stressed out, you might want to examine your diet for deficiencies
in certain nutrients. If you are deficient in certain nutrients, you will need
to alter your diet or take supplements. The best person to consult will be a
dietician. Continue your healthy diet and supplements even after the period of
stress has passed so that your body will be best prepared to cope with the next
stressful situation you may encounter.