Proper nutrition is essential for you to recover from burn-out. The body has endured significant stress and strain which has left it depleted it of its energy and resources. Optimal nutrition should be prioritized during the convalescence period, and an expert in nutrition may be of assistance. A nutrition program should emphasise the following: healthy diet
food that is easily digested
avoidance of food that the body is intolerant of
varied diet
supplements of essential vitamins and minerals
In addition, good eating habits are also important.
Healthy diet and easily digested food
Some foodstuffs are easier to transform into energy than others. The body uses a lot of energy to digest foods such as red meat. If you have low energy levels, you ought to, for a period of time, reduce or stop eating such foods.
The types of food that are easily digested and transformed into energy can differ from person to person. Some general recommendations to follow are; Eat less:
sugar
coffee
tea
alcohol
white flour
yeast
red meat
Eat more:
fruit
vegetables
chicken and turkey
(deep-sea) fish
Vegetables can have variable effects, depending on their type. Vegetables that grow in the sun tend to give more energy, while root vegetables can have negative effect and reduce your level of energy.
Food intolerance
During chronic stress on the body, you may develop intolerance to some foodstuffs. Milk (lactose) intolerance is common. It is both exhausting and requires more energy to digest food that you do not tolerate – such foods should therefore be avoided.
You can be tested for food intolerance by your doctor. You will receive information about; Vary the diet
For the body to get the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals, it is important to vary the diet. This can be difficult if you are intolerant to foods that are commonly eaten in your country. The food intolerance test gives advice regarding alternative foodstuffs you are able to eat - this can help. Be aware that even though a certain foodstuff may be suitable for you to eat today, this can change over time. If you eat too much of it, you may develop intolerance. During burn-out the body is extremely sensitive, and you are more prone to developing intolerance at this time.
Vitamins and minerals
Do you get enough nutrients, vitamins and minerals through your diet?
The ruthless stress on the body has reduced its reserves and stores of many things, and so it may therefore be necessary to take vitamin and mineral supplements. Anti-oxidants, for example Vitamin C, are especially recommended in burn-out. Supplement of fatty substances, for instant fish oil or efalex, can assist the body in its ability to recover. In the specific case of milk intolerance, calcium must be supplemented through alternative sources.
Ginseng
Ginseng is often recommended. This product can be good for you if you are simply tired. But be careful with ginseng if you are fatigued or burned out. Ginseng makes you feel better than you really are, and may simply be masking the symptoms. This can lead to people becoming too active, and suffering another relapse. Some claim that there are types of ginseng that do not have this effect.
In general, be wary of things that give too rapid a recovery. If the problem is only tiredness, then a quick recovery may be unproblematic. If you are fatigued or burned out, however, there are no quick and easy solutions. It takes time to build the body back up from the ground, so you are able to tolerate some strain again. Any quick improvements will be only superficial, and so even a very small stress on the body is likely to result in relapse.
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