Knowing exactly what you can eat to remain calm and focused is the first step to
successful stress management. Nature does provide us with a incredible
variety of common foods that contain specific active ingredients
scientifically proven to relax and balance the mind and body. Treating
only the symptoms don't provide long-term solution; restoring our body's
natural ability to regulate itself and go with the flow of everyday
stress. Mind-body type programs include exercise, lifestyle changes and
a diet rich is stress-managing foods not only strengthens your body's
ability to handle stress, it also improves your overall health and
well-being.
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Complex carbohydrates (whole grains, beans,vegetables &
fruits)-support optimal levels of serotonin in the brain |
Aspargus-calcium |
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Kale - calcium, vitamin C |
| Lean proteins
(turkey, chicken, fish, lean meats, tofu and tempeh) -
tryptophan |
Banana - potassium, vitamin
B6 |
| Oats-magnesium,
vitamin B6, tryptophan |
Pears, Peaches & Apricots -
potassium |
| Cottage cheese-
calcium, tryptophan |
Salmon -potassium, vitamin
B6, tryptophan, omega-3 oils |
| Yogurt-calcium,
tryptophan |
Tempeh - magnesium, calcium |
| Walnuts-
magnesium, vitamin B6 |
Flaxseed- omega-3 oils |
| Strawberries-
vitamin C |
Onions-
potassium, vitamin B6 |
| Ginger-melatonin,
zinc |
Garlic-potassium |
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Why They Work |
| Serotonin-
supports a calm and optimistic mood throughout the day |
Vitamin C- promotes
serotonin production |
| Tryptophan-
building block for serotonin and melatonin |
Potassium- benefits nerve
and muscle functioning and supports adrenal glands |
| Magnesium-
promotes protein synthesis and energy metabolism and supports
adrenal glands |
Zinc-
supports a healthy immune system |
| Calcium-
strengthens and calms nervous system |
Omega-3 oils-
help regulate blood pressure and other key body functions |
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Vitamin B6- supports protein metabolism and healthy nervous
system and adrenal gland functioning |
And Remember to Avoid
Nicotine, caffeine, excessive alcohol, sugar, high fructose corn
syrup, hydrogenated oils and fast foods |