In fact, there are many ways to help relieve anger or stress, such as listening to music, exercising, meditating, traveling, or taking a bath. Diet is also one of the good ways to relieve stress, but what foods can be eaten effectively to help relieve stress? Let me introduce you to some foods that might help.
Sweets
Many people eat sweet treats such as sweet drinks, candy or chocolate when they are stressed, which are unexpectedly effective in relieving stress because they can be digested quickly and have the effect of increasing serotonin (a chemical that calms the brain). Dun eat too much of course~~
Complex carbohydrates
All carbohydrates produce serotonin, you can eat some complex carbohydrate food such as: whole wheat bread or oatmeal, these foods because the digestion time will be longer, but also can maintain blood sugar levels, so compared to carbohydrate food, eating complex carbohydrate food will be better.
Oranges
Oranges are rich in vitamin C which can suppress stress hormone levels. Some studies have shown that consuming vitamin C during periods of stress can bring blood pressure and levels of the stress hormone cortisol back to normal quickly.
Fresh crunchy vegetables
Eating vegetables that make a sound, such as cucumbers and radishes, is also a good way to relieve stress.
Fatty fish
Fish like salmon and tuna, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, can prevent the surge of stress hormones.
Black tea
Drinking black tea can also be effective in relieving stress, some studies show that drinking black tea can become calm in shorter time compare to someone who drink other beverage, and the value of stress hormone cortisol has also decreased.
Milk
Its calcium can relieve anxiety and emotional upset associated with PMS.
