Stress is of course something we all live with but I am told that diet can play a significant and important part in improving your physical and emotional well-being...

So to quote the article "if stess is turning you into a moody chocoholic insomniac here is what you need to do"...

• Never skip meals. Eat three low-GL meals a day with snacks if necessary.

• Increase your magnesium intake... magnesium helps the body make energy, balance blood-sugar levels and maintain healthy blood pressure.... magnesium is found in green vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and pulses.

• Increase your intake of vitamins B5 and C... stress reduces these vitamins. B5 is found in eggs, fish, meat, lentils and whole grains. C is found in berries, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes and all fruit and vegetables.

• Increase your serotonin levels... eat yoghurt, bananas, figs and dates and drink milk.

• Eat oats for breakfast!

• Reduce the amount of caffeine, sugar and alcohol!

• Take exercise but don't overdo it!

So, this holiday, look after yourself; de-stress and unwind whenever you can.

Chris