We live in a world where stress feels unavoidable...from the constant notifications to our ever long to-do lists that never seem to end. While some of us take up fitness, meditation, breathwork, yoga, exercise (the list goes on)... there’s one powerful (and often overlooked) way to build resilience against stress: what we eat.
Our daily nutrition choices can influence cortisol, our nervous system, and even our ability to focus when life gets busy. Here's why:
1. Balance Your Blood Sugar = Balance Your Mood
When our blood sugar swings like a pendulum, so does our mood. Skipping meals or leaning on sugary snacks can leave us feeling irritable, anxious and fatigued.
Trainer tip (from Gina Aliotti herself!): "Build meals with protein + fiber + healthy fats to keep blood sugar stable, energy steady, and your mind calm."
2. Feed Your Brain Nutrients That Calms Stress
Certain nutrients play a direct role in calming your nervous system, Here are a few that we at Volare Nutrition like:
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Magnesium Bisglycinate – known as the “nature’s chill pill,” it helps regulate stress hormones.
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B-vitamins – support neurotransmitter production that affects mood and focus (which is in our FLOCUS™).
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L-theanine – an amino acid that promotes relaxation without drowsiness (also in our FLOCUS™!).
3. The Gut–Brain Connection
Your gut and brain communicate constantly. Diet is key in supporting you during times of stress. A diet rich in fermented foods (greek yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi) and prebiotic fiber can help balance your microbiome, supporting your mood and assisting in stress resilience from the inside out.
4. Smart Supplement Support
For some of us, food alone isn’t enough to handle our daily stresses. That’s where we can implement targeted supplements (and we don't need too many when we are eating balanced).
Our FLOCUS™ formula was created to support calm focus, clarity, and resilience. With ingredients that complement a healthy diet, it helps you handle daily stressors without the crash of stimulants.
Stress isn’t just about what happens around you it’s about how our body responds. By fueling your body with the right nutrition and support, you can build a calmer and more resilient you to get through life's stressors.
