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Stress Reducing Foods OrangesVitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. Vitamin C is also well-known for boosting your immune system. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes can be particularly stress-reducing because they can satisfy the urge you get for carbohydrates and sweets when you are under a great deal of stress. They are packed full of beta-carotene, other Vitamins , and the fiber helps your body to process the carbohydrates in a slow and steady manner. Dried Apricots Apricots are rich in magnesium that is a stress-buster and a natural muscle relaxant as well. Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts and other Nuts Almonds are packed with B and E vitamins, which help boost your immune system, and walnuts and pistachios help lower blood pressure. Turkey Turkey contains an amino acid that triggers the release of serotonin, which is a feel-good brain chemical. This is the reason why many people who eat turkey feel relaxed, or even tired, after eating it. Spinach One cup of spinach provides 40 percent of your daily needs for magnesium, a deficiency in magnesium can cause migraine headaches and a feeling of fatigue. Salmon A studies found that omega-3s keep the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline from peaking. Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease. Avocados The monounsaturated fats and potassium in avocados help lower blood pressure. Green Vegetables Broccoli, kale, and other dark green vegetables are packed with vitamins that help replenish our bodies in times of stress. |
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