Home-cooked food, less sugary items can help reduce stress: Experts

Eating homecooked food and reducing intake of sugary items and drinks can help boost energy and cut down stress during exams said experts during the fourth episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 on FridayIn the episode experts ldquoshare nutrition tips to boost memory stay energised and improve concentration during examsrdquo said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on social media platform XThe experts explained the need to cut down the intake of sugar which can increase stress levelsGut expert Shonali Sabherwal stressed the need to eat homecooked foods and to include millet in meals especially breakfast ldquoMillets can support you for eight hours and also control sugar cravingsrdquo she saidRujuta Diwekar author nutrition and wellness expert said that eating peanuts can be a good stress buster while energy drinks can increase stressChildren often face digestive issues due to stress leading to problems like loose motions or constipation One fruit that works wonders in both cases is a banana which is available everywhere Diwekar saidShe also stressed the need to avoid packaged food that contributes to obesity and other related diseases like diabetes and hypertensionHealth and nutrition influencer FoodFarmer aka Revant Himatsingka also stressed the need to be aware of what one is eating and how it can affect the healthSabherwal called for eating highfibre food which can boost good microbiota and to also include nutsWater intake and proper sleep also was mentioned as an essential stress busterDiwekar suggested the need for physical activity even during exams which can not only cut down stress but will also improve postureEarlier Sabharwal told IANS that ldquochildren are nowadays eating food more from outside than from home Their foods which majorly include pizza burgers and chocolates significantly increase the sugar levels in the bodyrdquoldquoHigh intake of these foods can be detrimental not only for physical health but also for mental health Increased sugar levels can negatively affect your mood and cause brain imbalancesrdquo she saidThe health expert suggested eating foods with natural sugars such as sweet potatoes beetroot and carrots These foods with natural sugars can ldquokeep your mental state in a good conditionrdquoThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever