With issues and problems going on people are frequently pressured and stressed due to many issues going on in the background. How can food help to relieve stress? There are different food items that has strong properties to relieve stress and ease the mind in many ways.
Dark Chocolate: Consuming dark chocolate can lower stress in two different ways: chemically and emotionally. Chocolate feels like such an indulgence that it can be a real treat to simply savor a piece of it, and that feeling alone can help to reduce stress, says Meyerowitz.
Whole Grains: Serotonin is a hormone that improves mood and relieves stress, and previous studies have shown that carbs can temporarily raise levels of this hormone. People under stress have improved focus and concentration once serotonin levels are raised. Simply choose nutritious, unrefined carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and whole grains, and limit simple carbs like sweets, cake, and “white” meals like white spaghetti and white bread for greater nutrition. According to Harvard School of Public Health, complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and have less of an immediate influence on blood sugar than unrefined carbohydrates, which induce a sudden increase and collapse in blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates also contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Avacados: Along with being tasty when mashed into guacamole or sliced and added to a salad, avocados are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health notes that these beneficial essential acids are proven to improve mood, boost concentration, and reduce stress. The federal government’s dietary recommendations define the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids as 1.6 g of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid, a form of omega-3 fats) for adult men and 1.1 g of ALA for adult women. Meyerowitz stresses the significance of getting the right amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet for overall health, in addition to the benefit of helping reduce stress.
Seafood and Fish: By including seafood on your menu, you can reduce stress and lower your risk of heart disease. According to the Harvard Health Blog, fatty fish in particular are a wonderful choice because they’re heart-healthy, and their omega-3s may aid with depression because the nutrients easily interact with brain chemicals connected to mood. According to the American Heart Association, fatty fish include tuna, halibut, salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, and lake trout.
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