5 Foods That Reduce Stress And Boost Your Mood
Food is the essence of life. Food is what keeps us running in this fast-paced world.
Do you know there are certain foods that if taken in the right amount can act as stress busters and boost your mood instantly? Yes! certain foods have that ability.
So, to reduce stress at work you should try eating these at intervals. Stress buster foods should be an integral part of your daily regime.
So here goes the list of 5 such foods:
Chocolate
“Chocolate” the name makes us feel good, let alone the taste. Chocolate lowers the production of stress hormone in the human body. Dark chocolate has much longer effects of such kind. The high amount of antioxidants in the chocolate destroy the bad enzymes in the body to instantly lift our mood up.
Oranges
Well, one of the best fruits on the planet. Oranges are natural anxiety busters. Also, they help in reducing stress hormone levels. Vitamin C which is in adequate amount in each orange slice is responsible to relieve stress and calm our nerves down. Oranges also make a good mid-morning snack.
Spinach
Eat it and feel the Popeye in you again. Eating your greens keeps your eyesight and body pH in check. Spinach is very rich in magnesium which in turn regulates stress hormone. Drinking spinach juice first thing in the morning keeps you energetic throughout the day.
Fish
Seafood is one of the richest sources of protein on the planet. Salmon, Tuna, Trout etc are high in omega 3 fatty acids. Our body is not programmed to produce these acids so it is vital that we take it from our diet. The Omega 3 fatty acid helps in increasing dopamine levels in the body. Dopamine is also called the feel-good hormone which makes you feel happy.
Asparagus
The Asparagus has a high content of vitamin B in it. Vitamin B6 helps the body to produce happy hormone and Serotonin which is responsible for dealing with everyday stress. Studies show that chronic stress depletes B vitamins, so consuming more will help you find your Zen. We love including asparagus in our Tray Dinner. It’s super easy to throw together on busy nights!
