5 Super Foods that Battle Stress

Posted by Christy

September 10, 2008

You hear about activities you can do that relieve stresss all the time, but did you also know that there are foods you could eat to reduce your likelihood of being stressed? Here are a few super foods bound to keep you stress free:

Avocados

Stress is a great excuse to indulge in an avocada adorned salad or some creamy guacamole. Not only will you get instant stress relief, but avocado is proven to lower your blood pressure so you’ll also be doing your heart good!

Oats

Just another reason to indulge in that Oatmeal in the morning! Oats contain carbohydrates which are absorbed slowly, and this enhances the serotonin-producing abilities of your brain. Serotonin is your body’s own stress-relieving chemical.

So if you know you’ll have a busy, high-pressure day, take a few moments to eat a bowl of oatmeal or muesli before you leave the house.

Oranges

Oranges are high in vitamin C which is proven to relieve stress by returning your blood pressure and levels of cortisol (a chemical produced by the body when you’re under stress) to normal levels quickly.

Salmon

Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which help keep cortisol and adrenaline (another chemical your body produces when you’re under stress) in check.

If you hate fish, you can substitute by buying capsules of omega-3, though nothing is as good as the real thing.

Skim Milk

Skim milk not only calms you down at any time, but it’s especially useful when you’re suffering the irritability and mood swings of PMS. PLUS, it’s a great natural relief for stress induced insomnia.

Everyone suffers from stress. The above five foods will not only help you beat stress back, but will also improve your overall health, so you stay calm and serene, even in the midst of any chaos in your life.

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