There are a number of foods that reduce stress. In this post I am going to describe 10 anti-stress foods. You can eat or drink these if you are under a lot of stress because they help to reduce stress.
Anti-stress foods
- Avocados: These are rich in vitamin B1, also known as the nerve vitamin. Vitamin B1 is involved in normal nerve function and thus contributes to the reduction of stress.
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Cereals: especially oatmeal is the ideal breakfast when you are stressed. Oatmeal has a calming effect.
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Blueberries: are rich in omega 3 fatty acids that reduce the risk of depression. These fats ensure normal brain function and are therefore not bad at all in stressful situations.
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Nuts: are an ideal snack when you are stressed. Many nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the risk of depression and tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that promotes the production of the happiness hormone serotonin.
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Salmon: is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the risk of depression. These fats ensure normal brain function and are therefore not bad at all in stressful situations.
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Yogurt: A bowl of yogurt is a good idea when you’re feeling stressed. The probiotics in yogurt have a calming effect on areas of the brain that deal with emotions, including stress.
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Dark chocolate: Besides the fact that eating dark chocolate makes us happy, it also has a very good influence on our brains. Eating chocolate with at least 70% cocoa reduces stress. Cocoa contains tryptophan, a substance that promotes the production of the happiness hormone serotonin.
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Milk: drinking milk reduces feelings of stress, this is due to the protein lactium. Lactium lowers blood pressure and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which calms your body.
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Popcorn: is rich in amino acids that keep the good hormones such as the happiness hormone serotonin flowing through your blood. This will make you feel happy again.
10: Bananas: a banana contains tryptophan, a substance that promotes the production of the happiness hormone serotonin.
Which anti-stress foods do you eat regularly?
Petra Schroen
In this column Petra writes about everything that has to do with stress (complaints). Petra is a recognized anti-stress coach and is a member of the professional association Cat Collective. She gives her personal coaching both online via zoom and in her practice Valena healing and coaching in Leveroy. Have you become curious? Check out her website or follow her on Instagram and Facebook. You can also find her via www.zoek-een-therapeut.catcollectief.nl.
