The food we eat has a critical impact on our health and in turn, our ability to deal with stress.
Here are some foods that helps to control Stress:
1. Green Leafy Vegetables.
Leafy greens contain a lot of magnesium. Magnesium is an important mineral that has the power to relax muscles.
2. Coffee.
Yes, caffeine is a stimulant and there is a risk of developing an unhealthy habit, however, moderation is the key. Coffee can help stimulate the brain into working with more energy and efficiency, helping you feel more motivated and less stressed. If you are under chronic stress and have adrenal fatigue, eliminating caffeine may also be helpful though.
3. Fish Oil.
Fish oil contains essential fatty acids that help with serotonin uptake in the brain. Serotonin makes you feel good mentally and enables your brain to better cope with stress. You can get your fish oil from certain kinds of fish, such as salmon, or from supplements. Nordic Naturals is a great fish oil supplement.
4. Spinach.
While spinach would obviously be included in #1 above (green leafy vegetables), spinach deserves to also be listed separately. Spinach is one of the world’s super foods. It contains many vitamins, antioxidants and omega 3’s. This means it would be hard to eat spinach and not feel good!
5. Nuts.
Nuts help you maintain your proper blood sugar. They also contain plenty of the vitamin B complex, which combats fatigue.
