With midterm exams on the rise and work at the office piling up, feelings of stress may ensue. We may not be able to magically make our work loads disappear, but there are ways in which to lessen feelings of anxiety before they build up. Not only does working out help to alleviate those symptoms, but eating certain foods may help you as well! Below is a list of foods from Women's Health Magazine that carry nutrients to aid in reducing your stress levels:
Almonds, Pistachios, & Walnuts: carrying both Vitamins E and B, they give a boost to the immune system and help keep you leveled when troubling events strike.
Avocados: not only do their monounsaturated fat and potassium help lower blood pressure, but also their thick and creamy texture can act as a replacement for other high-fat (but unhealthy) food alternatives to which you may turn to in times of stress.
Skim Milk: taking in calcium can ease feelings of tension, irritability, and anxiety.
Oatmeal: because oatmeal is full of fiber which results in slower digestion, this carb allows for a steadier flow of serotonin (a chemical that relaxes the brain).
Oranges: consuming Vitamin C can reduce blood pressure and cortisol (a stress related hormone).
Salmon: the Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon keep cortisol and adrenaline from getting out of control.
Spinach: this leafy green is full of magnesium, which can prevent you from feeling fatigue and experiencing migraines.
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