Emotional overload, conflictual relationships with others, frightening information flow, illness and physical pain, increased workload are not all the stressors that accompany our lives. Even a simple reduction in sleep and disruption of the daily routine can lead to stress. Stress is a nonspecific reaction of the body to any demand presented to it, which represents tension in the body aimed at overcoming emerging difficulties (G. Selye) Stress can be psychological, emotional, physiological, informational. But I would like to focus on two other types of stress: acute and chronic. Acute , as a rule, manifests itself quickly and unexpectedly. Its extreme degree is shock. Chronic can occur without an acute stage. Imagine that you are in a state of constant dissatisfaction with any situation. It would seem an insignificant fact. But if you do nothing and continue to live like this, then the signs of chronic stress will not keep you waiting long. “Gain weight due to stress” - have you heard that? So, during acute stress, appetite is suppressed so that the body reserves attention to struggle. We begin to binge eat precisely under chronic stress, which increases appetite and especially cravings for sweets. Under stress, the secretion of the main stress response hormone, cortisol, increases. This hormone stimulates the synthesis of fat in the abdominal area (cortisol type of weight gain), reduces the sensitivity of cells to insulin, and during chronic stress it contributes to an increase in glucose levels and insulin resistance. In addition, elevated cortisol leads to depression, chronic fatigue, low libido and erection problems, joint problems, and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. What to do? What to do? Establish a daily routine Automotive training, meditation, aromatherapy and art therapy Massage, bath Walking in the fresh air, yoga, dancing Nutrition! I share with you 4 principles of nutrition during stress. Don’t skip breakfast. The highest level of cortisol in the blood is in the morning. Breakfast creates a supply of nutrients that are consumed by stress hormones. A light protein dinner. It keeps insulin levels low, which will not interfere with the nighttime production of melatonin needed during times of stress. Maintain protein levels. Protein is the main building material, which is actively used for the body’s adaptive efforts under stress. Norm = 1 gram per 1 kg of weight. Limit flour and sweets. When stressed, the body needs energy, so a sudden refusal of sweets and starchy foods will aggravate the situation. The best option is to replace simple carbohydrates with complex ones (vegetables, cereals)).