Great Stress Busting Foods

Stress these days, is second nature to us. What we eat plays an important role in controlling our lifestyles.
Recently a health magazine put together these stress busters.

Here they are :

For brightening Moods

Almonds
Low-fat yogurt
Pistachios
Salmon
Scallops
Shrimp
Walnut

The B vitamin present in these foods stimulate the brain's production of serotonin, helping us relax, explains Paul Lachance, Ph.D,professor emeritus of nutrition and food science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Nuts are rich in B6 and fish and yogurt in B12.

For Jump-Starting Immunity

Blueberries
Broccoli
Green bell peppers
Kiwifruit
Strawberries
Tomatoes

These yummy fruits and veggies are high vitamin C, which blunts out the effects of stress by reducing free radicals and bolstering our immune system. A defence vitamin against stressors like cold and exertion.

For Managing Anger

Avocados
Bananas
Black beans
Corn
Potatoes
White beans

Potassium helps lower blood pressure, which is a leading cause of anger and stress. Try these potassium rich foods to keep your anger under control.

For Sounder Sleep

Chickpeas

Lentils

Oatmeal

Pumpkin Seeds

Spinach

Swiss chard

According to the American Dietetic Association, Magnesium is a natural tranquilizer and helps relax the muscles., blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tracts. The mineral plays a great role in boosting the Serotonin levels.

So get on with your shopping cart and fill it up with these happy foods.

Check out the our recipe for "happy cooking" in our next post.