Foods can relieve stress! And this is not about a sweet, sweet cake and not about french fries, but about healthy, healthy foods that should be in the diet of everyone who cares about their health..

One has only to balance your diet - and you will notice how the mood has changed for the better, and much less events in the outside world can drive you crazy.

Many of us are accustomed to relieve stress with food.. What could be nicer than a nice piece of cake after a hard day at work.? Or a delicious hamburger after a responsible meeting?

Stresses in the life of a modern person follow one after another. Their consequences are especially serious for health in winter, when more and more time separates us from summer vacation.. It is not surprising that such anti-stress therapy over time makes itself felt not only with fat folds on the sides, but also with many health problems - from stomach ulcers to diabetes and endocrine disorders..

And few of us realize that food can relieve stress without causing harm to health, and even benefiting our body.. One has only to balance your diet - and you will notice how the mood has changed for the better, and much less events in the outside world can drive you crazy.

To paraphrase the well-known truth “We are what we eat and what we think”, we can say that what we think largely depends on what we eat..

So what foods relieve stress?

First, varied. Very often, addicted to one product, we completely forget that everything should be present in our daily menu - vegetables, cereals, fruits, nuts, herbs, fish and dairy products.. It is the presence of all the necessary vitamins and minerals in dishes that gives them anti-stress properties.. But some foods are especially important in dealing with stress..

Green vegetables Regular consumption of them relieves nervous excitability and makes us calm and cheerful.. In addition, when we eat a lot of vegetables, we get a lot of fiber, which cleanses our body.. Remember that a slagged body is most vulnerable to stress.. Surely you can cut green salads right now. And from the heart to revel... Citrus Why exactly they? The fact is that a huge amount of vitamin C, which plays an important role in combating stress, is found in lemons, oranges and grapefruits.. Nervous System Smoothie: Peel an orange and a grapefruit, cut into slices, mix in a blender with lemon juice. And you can also buy a couple of kilograms of tangerines and... eat in one sitting. Both nice and useful!

Chocolate Few people have not heard that chocolate promotes the production of endorphins, gives a feeling of joy and improves mood.. But its benefits in the fight against stress are not limited to this.. Cocoa products are rich in antioxidants that prolong the life of cells - including nerve cells..

In order to regain the joy of life, it is not at all necessary to consume a bar of chocolate every day.. Scientists recommend a much more modest rate of 20-30 grams daily.

Almonds Rich in Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc. Vitamin B2 and magnesium are involved in the production of serotonin, which controls our mood and helps to resist stress.. Zinc is known as an element that can fight the negative effects of stress, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.. It is enough to eat a small amount of almonds to get the norm of all the above elements.. So treat yourself to a handful of almonds.

Seafood An important source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which play a key role in the functioning of nerve cells. In addition, all seafood is rich in zinc and iodine.. Both elements are important for endocrine regulation of the body.. And hormones are known to affect mood more than anything else.. So if you're cooking " Cook it for quite a long time, and eat - you also need to slowly and tastefully.. Take it easy and calm down.

All orange Rich in beta-carotene, or provitamin A, which strengthens the vessels of the brain, restores normal blood circulation in the central and peripheral nervous system, relieves stress and improves mood. The simplest version of anti-stress therapy: eat 1-2 carrots every day - better in the morning. Or make carrot juice. Carbohydrates, which are rich in carrots, and beta-carotene are best absorbed in the morning..

Drink green tea It has an anti-stress effect not only due to antioxidants. The ritual of tea drinking itself sets us up for relaxation.. During a particularly strong stress, a person unconsciously seeks a source of warmth - not mental, but physical.. Sometimes a cup of hot tea is the only thing that helps to hold out until the very moment when a loved one arrives to help, in the company with whom the anti-stress menu will no longer be such an urgent need..

Elizaveta Vasilyeva nedug. en.

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