Foods That Fight Stress

Midterms are coming soon! Feeling tense? Step away from the super-sized bag of crisps and tub of ice cream. Feel free to feed you stress with these anxiety-busting foods. 

1.     Dark chocolate

Yes! Chocolate! Study found that regular chocolate eaters had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood. Look for dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 60% or more.

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2.    Salmon

Salmon rich in Omega -3 have been shown to ease a stressed mind as well as to help brain cells to function more collaboratively.

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3. Oatmeal

Complex carbs-rich foods raise serotonin levels which boost your mood. Warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast can help you stay serene all day.

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4.    Nuts

They're packed with magnesium, which helps keep cortisol levels low. Nuts are high in calories, so if you're watching you weight, make sure not to eat more than a dozen a day. 

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5.     Milk

Milk has a high level of calcium, protein, vitamins B2 and B12. All these nutrients will help you calm down and reduce muscle spasms.

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If you know you have a big day ahead, plan to have oatmeal with milk in the morning, Salmon on your salad, and nuts and dark chocolate as snacks. With those stress-fighting food, you surely will nail that presentation or exam, and rock your big day!