Avocados
This fruit’s creamy texture can help satisfy cravings when your body is
in a state of stress, Duigan says. “Plus, all the good fat and potassium
they contain can lower your blood pressure (and therefore stress
levels).”
Berries
Studies have shown that vitamin C helps the body deal with stress, and
berries deliver a healthy dose. They also provide you with fiber, which
helps regulate blood-sugar levels. And blood sugar is seriously linked
to stress levels.
Spinach
All dark green vegetables will fight stress by feeding your body its
vitamins, and spinach is also particularly rich in magnesium. “Magnesium
helps return your body to a calm state and improve your sleep,” Duigan
says.
Sweet Potatoes
When our bodies are stressed and tired, they crave carbohydrates, since
they deliver short-term energy boosts. “However, the sugar in carbs acts
as a stress on the body,” Duigan explains. “Sweet potatoes provide a
great alternative as they're a healthy carbohydrate. They taste sweet,
have a low glycemic index, and are full of fiber and nutrients.” Plus
they're pretty satisfying, no?
Turkey (skinless, organic)
This one’s a no-brainer if you’ve ever been to a Thanksgiving dinner and
felt like you immediately needed a nap. Turkey is full of L-tryptophan,
an amino acid that releases serotonin into the body, creating a
calming, sleep-inducing effect. Just don’t eat too much before a big
presentation.
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