1056 Learn These Dietary Changes And START FEELING BETTER TODAY!
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Episode Highlights
Alcohol
Gina Ryan emphasizes the importance of eliminating alcohol to reduce anxiety symptoms. Alcohol can dehydrate the body, affect hormone levels, and lead to poor nutrition, all of which can exacerbate anxiety. Gina shares that for many of her clients, alcohol has been the entry point to panic attacks and anxiety.
Alcohol has been an entry point to many people, to the world of anxiety and panic.
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She advises against using alcohol as a meal substitute and highlights the toxins in alcohol that can increase anxiety attacks 1.
Caffeine
Reducing caffeine intake is another crucial step in managing anxiety. Gina explains that caffeine acts as a stimulant, increasing heart rate and potentially triggering panic attacks. She shares her personal experience of switching to decaf and the benefits it brought to her anxiety levels.
Coffee or caffeine can act as a stimulant, especially when you are anxious.
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Gina advises paying attention to hidden sources of caffeine in foods and supplements, as even small amounts can affect those sensitive to it 1 2.
Refined Sugars
Gina discusses the negative impact of refined sugars on anxiety. These sugars can act as stimulants, worsening anxiety symptoms and hiding in many packaged foods. She stresses the importance of reading labels to avoid these hidden sugars.
Refined sugars can make anxiety so much worse.
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Gina encourages listeners to eliminate refined sugars from their diet to help manage anxiety more effectively 1.
B Vitamins
The role of B vitamins in reducing anxiety is significant, according to Gina. She explains that stress can deplete B vitamins quickly, making it essential to include them in the diet. Foods rich in B vitamins, such as leafy greens and avocados, can help alleviate anxiety symptoms.
Research shows that the lack of B vitamins in your body can contribute to increased anxiety.
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Gina suggests considering B vitamin supplements if dietary intake is insufficient 2.