There are certain symptoms that tell us that we are in stress. Of all these, the main thing would be anger and frustration. Dealing with anger and frustration can be done easily by changing a few habits of yours. Of course, there are exercises and yoga and meditation practices to help you but did you also know that food can be a solution to a lot of issues?
How does food help me get over stress?
The food that we eat contains the substances that provide our body with the minerals and vitamins that we need. For our body to function smoothly, we should make sure that all our vitamin levels are at check. Deficiency of certain minerals and vitamins could lead to depression and stress. Here are a few best stress fighting foods that can help your prevent and cure the symptoms of stress.
Chocoholics way of life:
Chocolate makes most of us happy. Now studies have shown that they have the same effect on our body which is actually a bonus for people looking forward to relieving stress in a more light hearted way.
Dark chocolate is high in flavanoids which posses relaxing qualities. Also, chocolates are excellent mood enhancers. The darker the chocolate, the more benefits you get.
Fish time:
Fishes are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. That we know clearly. They are also antidepressants. Surprising isn’t it? Fishes are loaded with vitamin Bs. Deficiency of vitamin Bs could lead to depression. This is why it is important to make sure that you get a good supply of this vitamin from fish recipes like tuna sandwich, salmon sandwich etc.
Let’s go nuts:
Almonds! Yes. They help in controlling the level of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline which naturally makes you less inclined to stress. They are also rich in zinc, vitamin Bs and Vitamin E. Almonds can be taken regularly after a meal or you could make your own salads and topping with almonds.
Berry fever:
It’s not hard to find fans of blueberries. There are many food items such as pies and muffins that are flavoured in blueberry. But raw blueberries have more benefits than you can think. Blueberries are rich or let us say full of antioxidants and they help in reversing stress hormones into “happy hormones”. They work wonderfully on your body and give the peace time you have been craving for.
Add blueberries in a sundae or make a drink from the berry to enjoy immediate release from stress.