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8 Foods That Fight Stress

Eight foods that can help fight stress are discussed: 1) Dark chocolate and chamomile tea contain flavonoids and other compounds that enhance mood and relaxation. 2) Skim milk contains compounds that help reduce stress-related PMS symptoms. 3) Oatmeal and other high-fiber carbohydrates help produce serotonin, which counters anxiety. 4) Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that boost serotonin and suppress anxiety hormones. 5) Walnuts help lower blood pressure for those with stress-elevated adrenaline.

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8 Foods That Fight Stress

Eight foods that can help fight stress are discussed: 1) Dark chocolate and chamomile tea contain flavonoids and other compounds that enhance mood and relaxation. 2) Skim milk contains compounds that help reduce stress-related PMS symptoms. 3) Oatmeal and other high-fiber carbohydrates help produce serotonin, which counters anxiety. 4) Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that boost serotonin and suppress anxiety hormones. 5) Walnuts help lower blood pressure for those with stress-elevated adrenaline.

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8 Foods that Fight Stress

Chow down on eats that tame hunger and reduce anxiety

Eat It to Beat It

We all know that tension can wreak havoc on our eating patterns. But the right (healthy!) foods
can often help tame mindless munching and cravings and, better yet, actually lower overall
anxiety and its symptoms. Eight of our favorites:

Dark Chocolate

High in flavonoids, which are lauded for their relaxing properties (chamomile tea is another great
source), chocolate also contains phenethylamine, a chemical that enhances your mood. The
darker the chocolate, the more healthy substances you're getting in your diet, so look for bars that
are 70 percent cacao or higher.

Skim Milk

Turns out that a glass of warm milk really is calming. One study found that women who drank
four or more servings of lowfat or skim milk every day were about half as likely to experience
stress-related PMS symptoms than those who drank less than one serving a week.

Oatmeal

Carbs help you produce serotonin, a calming hormone that helps fight anxiety's negative effects-
which is probably why many of us crave them when we're stressed. Go with the craving and
choose healthy sources. Oatmeal is high in fiber, which means that your body will absorb it
slowly. In one fell swoop, you'll prolong the serotonin boost, keeping yourself feeling full for
longer (and on less) and making sure your blood sugar's in check.

Salmon

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids-abundant in fish like salmon-can help reverse stress
symptoms by boosting serotonin levels, and that an omega-3-rich diet can also help suppress the
production of the anxiety hormones cortisol and adrenaline.

Walnuts

They've been shown to help lower blood pressure, which is critical for those whose hearts are
already working overtime thanks to high adrenaline levels. In fact, research so strongly backs
their health benefits that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration goes so far as to recommend 1
1/2 oz per day.

Sunflower Seeds

A good source of folate, which helps your body produce a pleasure-inducing brain chemical
called dopamine.

Spinach

Studies show that magnesium, which you'll find in leafy greens like spinach, improves your
body's response to stress.

Blueberries

Their antioxidants counteract the effects of stress hormones like cortisol on your body.

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