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The One-Day Stress Cleanse

This simple plan can help you detox from your anxiety in just 24 hours.
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Eat Glucose-Balancing Foods
When you're stressed out, your body releases the hormone cortisol, which elevates your body's blood sugar levels. To avoid spikes or crashes in your blood sugar, eat glucose-balancing foods. Make sure each meal you have contains three vital components: Protein, fiber and healthy fats. Try the following meal plan for 24 hours:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with cinnamon, almonds and hemp milk
Lunch: Sweet potato burger and avocado
Dinner: Wild salmon, quinoa, spinach and carrot salad
Snack: Frozen banana bites with peanut butter and honey, or mozzarella and tomatoes
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Published 04/09/2013
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
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