Saturday 14 June 2014

EAT to beat stress

If you are feeling stressed, take a break, what you eat may help you de stress.
Some food contains fabulous vitamins/nutrients that readily helps in calming down nerves & lower the anxiety & stress level:
Avocado: These are very rich in potassium and vitamin B. vitamin B keeps our nervous healthy and potassium lowers the blood pressure & helps in controlling anxiety & stress. So next time when you feel stressed, go for avocado blended with ripe banana & milk. Freeze this mixture and the drink to chill out your nerves.
AVOCADO (Picture credit womenshealthmag.com)
Asparagus: Stress has been related to lower level of folic acid in body & a vegetable which can quickly replenish this need is Asparagus. This vegetable stabilizes mood & help u distress.

Asparagus (Picture credits: yummyinspiration.com)
Almonds & nuts:  vitamins B2, B& E & magnesium & zinc which strengthens the immune system during stress period. These vitamins fights with free radicals associated with stress.
 Picture credits healthmeup.com
Blueberries: These are packed with antioxidants & vitamin C which are known to immediately reduce the anxiety level and soothe out the nervous system.

  Blueberries (picture credits-dailykos.com)

Spinach, broccoli & other green leafy veggies: packed with lots of vitamins, protein and contains high iron content which reduces stress and promotes the feeling of happiness. These are also high in magnesium content, a mineral that helps lowering the stress level & even depression.
(Picture credits: alive.com)
Milk & yoghurt: Dairy products are rich in calcium & vitamin B content which are essential for sound nervous health. They also contain mood enhancers like tryptophan.

Dried apricots: Rich in stress busters minerals like magnesium & vitamin C.
Dried Apricots (picture credits: anuts.com)


Keep reading, eat healthy and be beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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