Nutritionist Maria Kapralova named 5 products that reduce stress and anxiety
When stressed and anxious, most of us have an increased desire to eat our emotions away with tasty treats, and we resort to fast food, sweet soda, and buckets of ice cream. How can we make sure that stress eating doesn’t harm our figure?
The human body is an ancient and complex biological “machine” in which all processes are based on chemical reactions.
Absolutely all emotions are chemistry, and digestion is chemistry too. Nutritionist Maria Kapralova is sure that by choosing the right foods we can help our body cope with a difficult emotional situation.
Let's look at the top 5 products with an "anti-stress" function.
- Oranges take the honorable first place on the list. They lift your mood and give positive emotions. They contain a large amount of antioxidants and vitamin C!
- Salmon contains a lot of polyunsaturated fats, namely omega-3, which have a beneficial effect on the human nervous system.
- Walnuts improve brain function and contain a lot of magnesium, which leads to a calming of the nervous system.
- Lettuce leaves trigger the production of dopamine, the hormone of joy, thanks to the folic acid they contain.
- Dark chocolate promotes the production of endorphins, which cope well with stressful conditions. However, remember that chocolate is high in calories and 30-50 grams will be enough.
The following foods should be included in the diet:
- with a high level of antioxidants - citrus fruits, greens;
- containing omega-3 - salmon, walnuts, eggs, sesame;
- with B vitamins and complex carbohydrates - avocado, oatmeal, legumes, whole grain flour;
- with amino acids - dark chocolate, milk and dates.
What foods and dishes are best avoided in stressful situations
It is recommended to exclude:
- Heavy foods - fried, salty, spicy.
- Fast food and trans fats - margarine, deep-fried fats.
- Fast carbohydrates - sweets, baked goods made from premium wheat flour.
- Coffee and products containing caffeine - energy drinks, sweet soda, strong black tea.
- Alcohol and nicotine. Both will not help the body with stress and anxiety, but will only worsen the situation and cause even more harm to health.
In addition to food, you can help yourself with stress by walking in the fresh air, sleeping, taking a warm bath. The list is endless.
Choose the items that suit you best and don't forget to make time for them in your busy everyday life!
