INGREDIENTS

20g Nuts
10g Seeds
Handful of Spinach
Half an Avocado
50g Yoghurt
30g Cucumber
20g Blackcurrants
20g Strawberries
Coconut water

METHOD

Add all of the ingredients to your blender, top up with coconut water and blend.

AVOID

If you're feeling stressed it's best to avoid too much red meat, too much dairy, salt, liquorice and concentrated fruit juice.

    
      Ingredient      
      Benefit
        
        Nuts, seeds & spinach
        contain both magnesium and phosphorous. Phosphorous is needed for the body's primary energy source ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and in times of stress your metabolism is increased and phosphorous is depleted. Magnesium is essential for adrenal function, especially the formation of adrenalin.
            
      Avocado & yoghurt  
      contain B5, which is required for the production of stress hormones.
        
        Avocado, cucumber & spinach
        all contain potassium, which is needed for the metabolism of proteins and enzymes that help obtain energy from glucose.
       
        Avocado, nuts & seeds
        contain essential fatty acids. During times of stress the body can become inflamed, which can impair adrenal function and the blood also thickens. EFA from these foods helps to thin the blood and decrease inflammation.
        
        Blackcurrants & strawberries
        contain vitamin C, which is needed for adrenal function, as it’s needed for the production of both adrenaline and cortisol, which are stress hormones produced by the adrenal glands.
        
        Coconut water
        contains bioactive enzymes that aid digestion, is full of potassium and is also good for a bit of extra flavour.