Did you know these 8 foods help fight stress…
Walnuts Eating 1½ ounces per day helps lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety.
Blueberries Their antioxidants counteract the
effects of stress hormones like cortisol on your body.
Dark Chocolate is high in flavonoids which are
potent with relaxation properties. Chocolate also contains
phenethylamine, a chemical that enhances mood. The darker the
chocolate, the more healthy substances you're getting in your diet,
so look for bars that are 70 percent cacao or higher.
Sunflower Seeds contain a high source of folate,
which helps your body produce the feel-good brain chemical and take
control of our emotional responses.
Spinach This lean, green leaf is high in
magnesium which improves your body's overall response to stress and
stops blood pressure from spiking.
Wild Salmon These fatty acids can actually
reverse stress symptoms entirely by boosting serotonin and lowering
anxiety hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.
Oatmeal Have you ever noticed that when your body
is stressed you crave carbohydrates? Carbs help you produce
serotonin, a calming hormone that helps fight anxiety's negative
effects-which is probably why many of us crave them when we're
stressed. Oatmeal is high in fiber, which means that your body will
absorb it slowly. In one fell swoop, you'll prolong the serotonin
boost, keeping yourself feeling full for longer (and on less) and
making sure your blood sugar's in check.
Pumpkin Seeds are loaded with stress-busting
potential thanks to high levels of magnesium. Only about 30 percent
of us meet our daily magnesium requirements, placing the rest of us
at a higher risk for stress symptoms such as headaches, anxiety,
tension, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness and high blood pressure. A
quarter cup of pumpkin seeds gives you half your day's magnesium
requirements.
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