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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStressed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all stressors are created equal. Short-term stress can actually be beneficial to your health, when your fight-or-flight response kicks in to improve cognitive function if you\u2019re up against a tight deadline at work or when you\u2019re on high alert from a perceived threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The problem arises when your stress response continues firing, keeping stress levels elevated. That\u2019s when it can take a toll on your health. Problems with mood, sleep, hormone balance, energy, headaches, blood pressure and friends saying \u201cyou look really tired\u201d are just a few of the tell-tale symptoms of chronic stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYour stress hormone-producing adrenal glands are hugely influenced by your blood sugar levels, so eating whole, natural, rainbow foods will really help minimise spikes and stabilise the levels of sugar in your blood.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>Lorna Driver-Davies, Head of Nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So too will Ashwagandha, a beautiful herb that helps you find calm in the chaos. Scientifically proven to increase your body\u2019s levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the relaxing neurotransmitter that reduces anxiety, this stress-reducing herb is so effective that it\u2019s been used in Ayurveda medicine for over two millennia. Wild<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nutrition\u2019s Ashwagandha KSM 66, a particularly therapeutic and potent form of the herb, is sourced from organic farms in southern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lacking Energy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Craving caffeine to get through the day? Feeling sluggish by 2pm? If you\u2019re struggling to cope with days that start early and finish late – with countless distractions in between – a little energy intervention could be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with prioritising protein. Eat it with every meal, every day. Why? Because it slows the breakdown of foods and absorption of glucose into your bloodstream. Eggs, fish, meat, beans, legumes (lentils and chickpeas) and nuts are all great sources of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So too is Wild Nutrition\u2019s Vegan Protein + Superfood Blend. This remarkable supplement is formulated with earth-grown energy to help power your day with all-natural endurance. How? By harnessing the powerhouses of the plant world: vegan protein, super greens and adaptogenic mushrooms, some of Earth\u2019s most nutrient-dense foods, all packed into one convenient powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s hard to overestimate the importance of protein in our diets; every cell in our bodies contains it. One of the first signs of protein deficiency is fatigue – the good news is that it\u2019s easy to remedy with diet and supplementation.\u201d <\/em>Lorna Driver-Davies, Head of Nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Struggling to sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To sleep well is to live well. Yet sometimes that well-rested feeling doesn\u2019t come easily, particularly when the pressure\u2019s on and everything just feels a bit off-kilter, including memory, motivation and mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step forward, magnesium. This mighty mineral is known as \u2018nature\u2019s tranquiliser\u2019, helping you drift off to a blissful slumber, as well as prompting over 300 enzyme reactions in your body. So it seems quite extraordinary that 75% of western women are magnesium-deficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How is that we\u2019re so badly lacking? Processed foods are a primary culprit (thank goodness for Mindful Chef\u2019s goodness) but it also comes down to lifestyle factors: stress, alcohol, coffee, sweating, digestive ill health, heavy menstruation and the contraceptive pill are just a few of the magnesium-zapping effects of 21st century living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, there are plenty of magnesium-rich foods to nourish your body. Think pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, wheat germ, oats, millet, buckwheat, avocado, barley, brown rice, kelp, collard greens, kale, figs and dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur <\/em><\/strong>Food-Grown\u00ae Magnesium <\/em><\/strong>is molecularly <\/em><\/strong>bonded into raw, live whole food that\u2019s instantly recognised and absorbed by the body. It\u2019s my go-to supplement for mind and body, soothing the nerves and calming the spirit.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>Lorna Driver-Davies, Head of Nutrition<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unsure which supplements are right for you? Take Wild Nutrition\u2019s 60-second quiz for instant personalised results or book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with its expert team of nutritionists. Harness the power of nature to transform your health, naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use code WILDSUMMER25 for 25% off supplements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The hustle is real. Career ladders to climb, bedtime stories to read, personal trainers and PTAs… If plate-spinning is your superpower, you need the right balance of nutrients to keep you at the top of your game. And that\u2019s where our good friends at Wild Nutrition come in. Their Food-Grown\u00ae supplements, sourced from Mother Nature\u2019s…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blog-Image_02-STRESS-1024x685.jpg\")
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