Life has a way of getting the best of us
some days. Whether it’s working too many
hours, shuffling your kids all over town for their activities, taking care of
your household, or dealing with personal or family matters, stress can take its
toll on you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
But there are simple steps you can take to
combat stress, starting with the foods you eat.
Avoiding caffeine and alcohol is a good
start when life’s particularly stressful.
Stimulants and depressants like these can both zap your energy and rob
you of the fuel you need to successfully cope with tension.
Sugary foods should also be avoided as well,
as they cause your blood sugar levels to spike then dip rapidly, which can in
turn make your energy levels spike and dip at the same rate.
However, there are several superfoods out
there that provide you with the energy and nutrition your body needs to keep
stress in check
Asparagus, which is high in folic acid, can
help level out your moods. Folic acid and vitamin B are key players in
producing serotonin, a chemical that gets you into a good mood.
And though we may hear negative things
regarding red meat, it’s actually a wise dinner option for a stressed-out
family. Beef’s high levels of iron, zinc and B vitamins not only help get you
into a good mood, but help you stay there as well. Your local butcher can help you select lean
cuts for the healthiest options
Milk really does a body good. Chock full of
calcium, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins B2 and B12, it helps strengthen
bones and promotes healthy cell regeneration.
Paired with a healthy whole-grain cereal choice in the morning, low-fat
milk is a great way to start your day and arm yourself to do battle with the
stressors that await you.
Cottage cheese
is also another great dairy choice, and when coupled with a fruit that’s high
in vitamin C, it helps the body battle free radicals that run rampant during
your most stressed periods.
Almonds are also an awesome choice when it
comes to arming yourself against stress.
They’re high in magnesium, zinc, as well as vitamins B2, C, and E and
unsaturated fats, all which are great warriors against free radicals, which
have been shown to cause cancers and heart disease.
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