In addition to exercise, nutrition is also important to relieve stress and nervous tension. After all, it plays a big role in how our body reacts to stress. Here are some foods that can help fight stress.
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Dark chocolate. Recent studies have shown that chocolate reduces the stress hormones cortisol and catecholamines. Just make sure you're choosing real, low-sugar dark chocolate.
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Walnuts. One of the symptoms of stress is high blood pressure. The abundance of alpha-linolenic acid in walnuts lowers blood pressure. And also the polyunsaturated fatty acids in these nuts are good for the cardiovascular system.
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Salmon. The high content of omega-3 fatty acids in salmon makes it a healthy food for the brain. According to some studies, salmon has the ability to reduce metabolic stress. It lowers cortisol levels in men who are stressed and anxious. Cortisol is a stress hormone that increases in the body during periods of mental and physical stress. Excess of this hormone leads to uncontrolled weight gain.
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Garlic. Like salmon, garlic suppresses cortisol levels, thereby preventing unhealthy stress responses. The sulfur compounds in garlic, such as allicin, have also been linked to healthy blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and protecting the cardiovascular system.
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Figs are a powerful source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It normalizes blood pressure and muscle function. The antioxidants in figs protect against oxidative stress from pollution and smoking.
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Oatmeal. The complex carbohydrates in oatmeal support healthy levels of serotonin in the body, which can help improve mood.
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Pumpkin seeds relieve stress due to their high content of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Pumpkin seeds are also high in phenols, which may have antioxidant activity. Antioxidants control glucose absorption and also protect against oxidative stress and hypertension.
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Green leafy vegetables are rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. They also contain antioxidants that protect the body from high blood sugar and high blood pressure, two effects of stress.
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Edible red algae contains iodine, which is essential for thyroid health. And a healthy thyroid gland maintains proper hormone levels in the body, which helps fight the effects of stress.
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Citrus. For centuries, aromatherapy has used citrus aromas as a means of relaxation. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Research has shown that vitamin C helps the body fight psychological stress.
