So many people experience stress on a regular basis. Chronic Stress affects our state of mind, our ability to properly function, our sleep, and our moods. For many people, chronic stress leads to anxiety which unfortunately takes a heavy toll on the adrenal system. The best remedy overall is to eat a healthy diet with organic foods high in B vitamins, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and the omega-3 fatty acids which all can help you ward off the more serious effects of stress.
Here are some foods to help you naturally deal with anxiety and stress.
Asparagus
This green veggie is high in folate, which can help stabilize your mood. When you’re under stress, your body releases hormones that affect your mood. Eating foods with folic acid and B vitamins can help keep your mood steady because they help make serotonin, which is a chemical that positively affects your mood.
Almonds
A good source of Vitamin B2 and E, as well as magnesium and zinc. Like vitamin C, vitamin E has been shown to fight the free radicals associated with stress, specifically those free radicals that cause heart disease.
Blueberries
Very rich in antioxidants, blueberries offer a high-fiber, low-calorie fruit option that is also rich in stress-fighting vitamin C.
Broccoli
Yet another food that is loaded with the stress-relieving B vitamins. Broccoli also contains folic acid which can help relieve stress, anxiety, panic, and even depression.
Cacao
Raw cacao is loaded with magnesium, which helps muscles relax, stimulates production of GABA, a neurotransmitter that eases anxiety and nervousness; and helps you fall asleep. It also contains antioxidants that help fight the damage that cortisol does to brain cells and memory.
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is another great source of vitamin C, which is crucial in dealing with stress. Prolonged periods of stress deplete levels of vitamin C in the adrenal glands, so eating lots of vitamin C containing foods is so important for stress and anxiety relief and proper functioning of your adrenals.
