Stress is probably one of the biggest dangers to our health in modern society. Our bodies are simply made to withstand it for extended periods of time.
It simply wreaks havoc on your health.
In order to help you treat stress before it kills you, or your forced to seek immediate medical attention, I’ve compiled a list of the best things to have in your diet to fight stress.
7 Foods to Reduce Stress
1. Dark Chocolate
Let’s start with my favorite, dark chocolate. Besides being the tastiest, this treat can bring a lot to the table when it comes to fighting the stress that may have accumulated throughout your day.
By eating a small amount of dark chocolate on a daily basis, you can gradually reduce your body’s overall output of the hormones responsible for overtaxing your body. I’m looking at you adrenal gland.
Additionally, it’s amazing at helping you regulate your cholesterol levels by reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing your HDL cholesterol.
Did I mention that dark chocolate could help boost your cognitive performance for about 2 hours?
2.Meat
Before we get to the good stuff regarding meat, I need to clarify one thing. Whenever you’re buying meat, make sure it’s organic.
Why? Only organic meat is verified to be free of the dangerous cocktail of antibiotics and growth hormones that are the staple of beef industry.
But on to the good news, meat helps you get rid of stress because it’s a good source of protein.
Also, like dark chocolate, it can improve your brain function by feeding your brain with the necessary amino acids it needs to thrive.
3. Fish Oil
Fish oil packs enough omega-3 fatty acids to help your brain jump-start its serotonin production. This in turn empowers your brain to be able to cope with stress and find solutions to solve whatever causing the stress in the first place.
If taking fish oil as a supplement does not seem appealing, you can get the right dose of omega-3 fatty acids by cooking a nice organic salmon.
A warning, do not buy factory farm fishes; they’re riddled with antibiotics and contaminants.
4. Green Leafy Greens
These are on my list because the pack a serious amount of magnesium. Besides helping deliver calcium straight to your bones, this mineral is vital to combating the damage your body receives thanks to stress.
Why? Because magnesium possesses the power to help your muscles relax and heal. This can be particularly powerful if your stress manifests itself in a permanently clenched jaw or body aches.
5. Nuts
One the biggest problems caused by stress is that it causes us to be in a state of almost permanent fatigue. Nuts can help regulate your blood sugar at optimal levels without the danger of a sugar crash.
The best part is that they’re loaded with vitamin B complex; this in turn helps you fight any lingering sense of fatigue without recurring to an energy drink.
6. Spinach
Spinach is worthy of its own place on this list because few leafy greens can actually compete with it in terms of nutritional value and its potential to fight stress.
Popeye was right; spinach’s crazy amount of vitamins, antioxidants, and omega-3s will help you get through any day.
7. Coffee
In moderation, of course, coffee can help you fight stress by stimulating your brain to work with increased efficiency. However, if you’ve been under chronic stress and fatigue, cut coffee out first.
Additionally, you can follow these commandments to live a stress free life.
