What we eat will determine the level of our health. A balanced diet actually can help prevent stress. Excessive stress can reduce energy, erode memory, weaken the immune system, disrupt ‘mood’, reduce concentration, and can also affect all organs and functions of our body.
With a balanced diet, good health can be maintained while ensuring mental and physical levels are always stable. In addition to getting health care from a professional, you can also help yourself by adopting a nutritious diet to overcome stress.
Let’s check the list of foods that can be included in the daily diet to help overcome stress.
1. Avocado
Avocados are rich in B vitamins, proven to be anti-stress foods in addition to containing monounsaturated fats and fiber that help keep you feeling full. Experts recommend taking home-made guacamole (but retaining two tablespoons of serving size) and eating it with black bean chips.
Alternatively, you can also just take half the fruit, add the lemon juice on top, and eat with a spoon. Since the avocado flavor is already creamy, it will reduce your desire to eat ice cream.
2. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a food that can give you instant energy to cope with stress. “Oats help with the production of serotonin, which is a chemical that makes the body feel fresh. Use lean milk to make it (you will get extra protein and calcium), and mix almond butter to add fiber and protein.
3. Raspberries
Low-calorie fruits can be a great drink too, a healthy way to control your body’s sugar content. Raspberries, in particular, are full of stress-busting antioxidants and immune system-stimulating vitamin C. If you want a heavier snack or breakfast, experts recommend adding fruit in Greek yogurt without or low in fat.
Sources: Womenhealthmag.com
