A 2018 study revealed that working long hours in professional occupations may increase the risk of chronic disease hypothetically due to exposure to increased stress.

Symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, poor cognition, gut dysfunction and frequent infections are all indicators that stress might be affecting your health.

The good news is that stress can be targeted with personalised nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Chia pudding can be a great solution for breakfast for those who are busy and under a lot of stress:

• It is quick and easy to prepare and can be made the night before work, making it a good grab and go option.

• Chia seeds are a source of protein and fibre, both of which have been shown in the research to be useful in balancing blood sugar.

• Chia seeds are a source of omega 3, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid, useful for combatting excess inflammation that may have built up as a result of chronic stress.