Every day we have to fight against the stress. Trying to overcome imbalance in life and calm down the nerves, we should pay attention to our diet. Though it may sound surprisingly, nutritionists say: that’s, what’s inside your plate, can make a miracle. So, read the list and visit the nearest grocery to arm yourself:
Nuts and dried fruits. In a fight against the stress, eat hazelnuts, almonds, apricots and raisins as a snack. Your body will be filled up not only with fiber and carbohydrates but will also receive B vitamins, magnesium and selenium. Besides, raisins are rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins B1 and B6 and almonds are full of vitamin B2. All these minerals have stress-fighting powers, so soon you will feel a relief.
Legumes. Vitamin B and magnesium are very important if the body suffers from stress. Legumes are rich in these two allies that are effectively working on several different parts of the body to provide stress coping mechanisms. So, stop keeping lentils, beans or chickpeas in your cupboard and start eating a portion of legumes two – three times a week.
Brewer’s yeast. If you need something to fight fatigue, depression or disorders of your nervous system, brewer’s yeast would be ideal for this fight. You can choose powder or tablets, just be sure you are getting the right dose. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements that are inside soon will help you to combat stress.
Cereals. Effectively regulating human’s mood, maintaining calmness and serenity, hormone called serotonin can be received from cereals, like oatmeal, muesli, bran flakes or other. Besides, they are also rich in magnesium, copper and potassium that have been researched to be beneficial for human’s nervous system. Additionally, cereals provide long-lasting energy which stays the same until lunchtime!
Bananas. Bananas have been admitted to have an effective stress coping mechanisms.This super-food is full of vitamin A, all B vitamins and Vitamin C that all together are responsible for the creation of the hormone Cortisol which has an important role in stress levels. Bananas also include iron, calcium, potassium, copper and magnesium.