Stress Reducing Foods
There is a clear link between deficiencies in vitamins and minerals and all kinds of mental problems, including both stress itself and the inclination toward stress.
For example, a study revealed that 48 out of 59 psychiatric patients had folic-acid deficiencies.
The nutrients vital in the stress reduction are listed below:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Pantothenic acid - a natural stress-reliever.
- Vitamin C - another natural stress-reliever.
- Vitamin B12 - helps relieve stress
- Choline
- Vitamin E
- Folic acid
- Zinc
- Magnesium - a mineral that combats stress
- Manganese - reduces stress
- Niacin
- Calcium - alleviates stress and has a calming effect.
- Tyrosine
- Tryptophan — together with vitamin B6, niacin, and magnesium, produces the neurotransmitter serotonin, the king of natural anti-stress chemicals.
How do you make sure that you are not deficient in any of these vitamins and minerals? The easiest way is to take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Another helpful supplement is fish oil. It is a source of good fats, otherwise known as essential fatty acids.
A herbal supplement that many people find helpful in dealing with stress is St. John’s wort.
Be sure you are getting enough fiber in your diet. The results of not getting enough fiber are enough to cause stress in anyone.
Drink plenty of water. The classic symptoms of dehydration are stress and irritability.
Stress Reducing Foods
Eat these foods to reduce your stress level:
- Asparagus
- Beef
- Milk
- Cottage Cheese
- Blueberries
- Tuna
- Cornflakes
- Crispy Rice Cereal
Diet for stress-free living is not merely a matter of what to take into the body, but also of what not to take into the body. You should avoid:
- Smoking
- Excessive amounts of alcohol
- Excessive amounts coffee
- Junk and fast foods
- Sugar