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Aug 24, 20211 min

Calorie Intake in Times of Stress

Updated: Sep 28, 2021

Did you know that a low calorie intake during stressful times will only heighten the depletion of glycogen, breakdown of muscle tissue and put more demand on the adrenals?

Therefore, you should look to eat at calorie maintenance level or a slight surplus during highly stressful times.

If you would like more help with managing your stress levels through fitness and nutrition, please contact us to find out more.

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