Stress also creates a chain reaction of behaviors that can negatively affect eating habits, leading to other health problems down the road. People feeling stress may lack the time or motivation to prepare nutritious, balanced meals, or may skip or forget to eat meals. stress encourages addictive behaviors, bad habits and other poor lifestyle choices by disrupting critical brain functions such as self-control, decision making and normal healthy desire. Uncover the influence of stress on dietary habits. Learn how stress can lead to unhealthy eating patterns and find strategies to overcome it. Gain insights into how stress affects food choices and discover ways to maintain a healthy diet amidst stress.

1. Jyoti Pachisia
Consulting Dietitian
Kolkata
Effects of
Stress on
Dietary Habits
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2. WHAT WILL BE UNDERSTOOD
• Understanding the impact of dietary habits on stress
• Discover the powerful link between nutrition and stress.
• Understand the role of food sources to cope up stress
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4. Mind and Body are Intricately Related
The mind and body are
intricately connected, and
what we put into our bodies
can directly influence our
mood. The food we
consume affects the
production and activity of
neurotransmitters in our
brain, which play a key role
in regulating our emotions.
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5. Cognitive abilities cannot be ignored
Cognitive and emotional dysfunctions are an increasing burden
in our society. Such brain dysfunction most often co-occurs with
metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) and/or poor dietary habits;
obesity and poor diet can lead to negative health implications
including cognitive and mood dysfunctions, suggesting a strong
interaction between these elements
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15. Practical Tips for Incorporating Foods into
Daily Life
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Strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping
Simple and quick meal ideas for busy individuals
Mindful eating practices to enhance mood benefits
Resources and further reading for continued learning

16. Role of Exercise to Combat Stress
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Sleepiness doesn't just make you have low energy. It can impair your thinking, work
performance, mood, and safety. Getting enough sleep is vital for our overall health and
wellbeing. A bad night's sleep can make it difficult to concentrate and leave you lacking
energy. To ensure this, do the following:
Set a schedule around sleep: avoid naps and try to set a consistent sleep pattern.
Practice exercise to get your body moving and ready for rest.
Avoid using electronic devices right before sleep.
Set aside time to relax intentionally as you get ready for bed. Avoid doing things that
cause stress.
Discuss sleep issues with your doctor and healthcare team.
Beat Stress with
Quality Sleep

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CHOICE IS YOURS!!!

20. Questions to audience:
• What is one thing you do when you feel
down?
• How do you manage immense
pressure/stress specially at workplaces?
• What reaction to you is healthy or
unhealthy?
• Any habit do you feel to rectify after listening
the session
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Eat Nourishing Food. Love your self
Your Brain will say Thank You forever