When you’re in burnout or prolonged stress, your body is often overheated, inflamed, and running low on the very minerals it needs to calm down. That’s where this simple cucumber and tahini snack comes in—a fast, functional way to regulate your system in real-time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tbsp tahini or hummus
- Sprinkle of sea salt
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
Directions:
- Slice cucumber.
- Dip in tahini or hummus, sprinkle with sea salt and lemon.
- Enjoy slowly for a mid-day reset.
How It Helps with Burnout & Stress:
- Cucumber: Naturally cooling and ultra-hydrating, cucumbers help lower internal heat and inflammation—two things that often spike under chronic stress. They’re also rich in silica and potassium, which support electrolyte balance and energy.
- Tahini or Hummus: These sesame-based dips are packed with magnesium and healthy fats. Magnesium is crucial for relaxing your muscles, supporting deep sleep, and regulating your stress hormones (especially cortisol).
- Sea Salt: A pinch of quality sea salt helps your adrenals—tiny glands that regulate your stress response—by replenishing sodium lost during burnout. It’s a small but mighty mineral hit your system will thank you for.
- Lemon (Optional): Adds a burst of vitamin C and supports liver detox—helping your body clear out the stress byproducts and restore balance.