Let's just say this week has been one of the most stressful weeks I have ever had. So thinking of happy news, any kind of happy news, was very much a challenge.
Until I found this website, which lists all the foods that can help lower your stress levels. And I feel like this directly relates to how my week has been...and well, if you've ever been stressed out in your life, which I'm sure you all have, I recommend this as well:
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1. Whole Grains - Complex carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes, whole wheat bread and oatmeal, are digested more slowly and will keep you feeling calm for longer. These foods make the chemical serotonin, which comforts you.
2. Milk - Researchers found that when they fed the tryptophan-rich protein found in milk to frazzled university students, their stress levels decreased and they were able to perform better on cognitive tests. To calm nerves before a big presentation, sip on a glass of non-fat milk or eat a small bowl of low-fat yogurt.
3. Chamomile tea - A randomized, double-blind study of Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy in patients with generalized anxiety disorder found that the herb improved subjects anxiety level.
4. Dark chocolate - A 2009 study in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research found that consuming about one and a half ounces of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in highly stressed subjects
5. Eggs - A protein-rich meal boosts production of dopamine and norepinephrine, two neurotransmitters that regulate mood and behavior. Start the day off with a plate of scrambled eggs to keep hunger and anxiety at bay.
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