Healthy Foods to Help Cure Stress
We all have times when we've been stressed either due to working hard or life issues. When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action.
Oats with Fruit Variety- Consider eating Oats a (stress-busting snack) that helps stabilize your mood as they mostly contain B vitamins. Add a variety of fruit for that Vitamin C dose- which is great for keeping stress at bay Avoid the microwaveable Oats as they do contain more calories than the slow cooked oats.
Veggies with Cheese- Feeling overwhelmed? Slice up some raw cheese—preferably the kind from grass-fed cows—to alleviate anxiety. When we're emotionally or physically stressed, our nervous systems become exhausted, which adds even more tension to our bodies, says Ostrower. "The calcium cheese contains helps improve nerve function and acts as a relaxant," she says. Pair it with veggie slices—we like broccoli or bok choy—which are high in insoluble fiber to maximize digestion. (msn.com)
A Cup of Hot water with Lemon- I usually drink a cup of warm water with lemon in the mornings and I find that this helps cleanse waste, helps my digestive system and also boosts my concentration throughout the day. When you know you've had a rough day, start your morning with this cleanse. The water "stimulates your intestines to move waste out of your body. Also dding in lemon gives your body the acidic tartness it needs to help you wake up and start the day clear-headed.
Cashews- These are packed with magnesium, zinc & typtophan that helps you chill out & also boost your immune system in times of stress. So make sure you grab a handful next time you feel like snapping a pencil in half :-)
Dark Chocolate- There's a reason you reach for a chocolate bar when you're facing a hard deadline or prepping for a big meeting. "Chocolate prompts the brain to release endorphins, or feel-good chemicals, and can lower blood pressure," Opt for snacks with 70 percent cocao or more, since higher cocoa content means more antioxidants and a bigger boost to your endorphin and serotonin levels.
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