With the progress of the society the scansion of modern
life is becoming faster. Many people are suffering from pressure and strain in
life. So stress has become a regular part of life. there are many causes for
stress, as it drives from work, family life to social life. Too much stress
depletes your body's nutrition and leaves it exhausted by altering your body's biochemistry,
making it more craving for junk food and gain weight.
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These options can help you to a healthy mental state.
Here are some super food to your way to Zen
Orange:
The vitamin C powerhouse, known to lower blood pressure and
stress hormone cortisol. Get quick burst of vitamin C simply by eating whole orange or drinking a
glass of freshly squeezed orange juice
without added sugar.
Avocados:
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Avocados are rich
in Vitamin B, a stress relieving vitamin. It contains 20 vitamin and minerals
in every serving. Low in sugar and high fibre makes you feel full and satisfied. this creamy fruit stress-proof your body.
Dark chocolate:
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Dark chocolate is known as heart
healthy food and it has an undeniable link to mood. It is also to lower blood
pressure, adding to feeling of calm. Dark chocolates help reducing stress as
it contain good amount of cocoa, and cocoa helps reduces stress hormones. In a study it is
found that people who are highly stressed, after eating dark chocolate had
lower level of stress. you can safely allow dark chocolate as your snack at
least once a week..
Oatmeal:
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Yet another super food that helps get the calm-inducing
hormone serotonin flowing. Not only does serotonin contain antioxidant
property, it also creates a soothing feeling that helps to overcome stress.
Green tea:
Green tea is very soothing. while
it does contain caffeine, it also has an amino amino acid called theanine
that promotes relaxation.
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