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Feeling stressed? Andrea Donsky, co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com, explains how to eat to feel great and fight stress.
Q: How can food affect stress levels?
A: Believe it or not, they can. Certain nutrients such as L-Tryptophan are the building blocks for manufacturing serotonin – the feel good chemical – in our brain. Eating foods high in these amino acids, as well as B vitamins, magnesium and omega-3s, can help minimize the body’s reaction to stress.
Q: Do certain foods contribute to stress while others relieve it? And which foods contribute to stress most and which foods minimize stress most?
A: Yes, the foods we consume definitely can help relieve our feelings of stress – or add to them.
- B vitamins: As the building blocks of our nervous system, B vitamins play an important role in brain functions such as mood and mental performance. Dark leafy greens and eggs are a good source of the vitamin.
The best stress-fighting foods after the jump:
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