The Christmas holiday has just passed and you can’t help but feel stressed out. The holidays often come with the limited time to do all things at work and meet family obligations.
But it is not only during the holidays that you experience stress. As you go along your daily routine you do feel anxious and stressed out every now and then.
Prepare yourself and eat these foods that will help you to cope up with stress. Eat your way calm by adding these foods into your diet!
10. Oatmeal
Oatmeal can boost your levels of serotonin because of its complex carbohydrate structure. This in turn can help you relax. If you can go and grab those old-fashion oatmeal that requires cooking instead of the instant ones as they contain higher fiber and are minimally processed.
9. Almonds
The vitamins A and B and magnesium that are present in almonds help protects your mood and your immune system too. So be sure to reach out for this during the holidays.
8. Blueberries
The vitamin C present in these powerful berries help relieves stress. These simple and tasty treat help reduce your blood pressure and the levels of stress hormone or cortisol. And the good thing is they are so easy to eat and can be an add-on to your favorite foods.
7. Citrus Fruits
Fruits like grapefruits and oranges are rich in antioxidant Vitamin C and glutathione. Glutathione is known to boost the immune system and Vitamin C is known to be the stress busting antioxidant.
6. Herbal Tea
Herbal tea contains calming components and are actually caffeine free. Mint, Chamomile, passion flower, barley tea and valerian root are examples of herbal teas and they have calming effects.
5. Fatty Fish
Fatty fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help fight off stress. A good example is salmon as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3 helps keep adrenaline and cortisol from going up if you’re feeling tense.
4. Chocolate
Dark chocolate contains polyphenols and flavonols, a type of antioxidants that lowers blood pressure. That is why you can allow yourself this snack once a week to add to your feeling of calmness.
3. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium which help prevents headache and fatigue. Also it helps in regulating cortisol which is a stress hormone. Samples of seeds and nuts high in magnesium includes pine nuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, cashews, flax seeds etc.
2. Garlic
Known to contain powerful antioxidants the helps neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are components that damage our cells and cause aging and diseases. Stress weakens our immune system so you need garlic to fight off stress.
1. Asparagus
High in folate which is important in keeping you cool. Add them to your favorite dishes as steamed or in your salads.
Do you know any other food that help you stay calm? Please do share it with us!
