Stress Calming

BEST Foods for Calming Stress:

Vitamin B-rich foods help the body maintain good energy levels and manage stress hormones.

• almonds
• banana
• dates
  

Vitamin C-rich foods support the adrenal glands and help reduce stress hormones.

• mint
• romaine lettuce
  
• watermelon
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Vitamin D-rich foods help reduce cortisol imbalances which can cause stress and anxiety.

• beef liver
  
• egg yolks
  
• Swiss cheese
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Magnesium-rich foods help calm the nervous system and improve nighttime sleep quality.

• coconut
  
• dark chocolate
• zucchini
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Omega-3-rich foods help bring cortisol back to its normal level and reduce symptoms of anxiety.

• chia seeds
  
• salmon
  
• walnuts
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Other HELPFUL Foods:

• foods rich in Vitamin E
• foods rich in flavonols (antioxidants)
  
• foods rich in probiotics
• high-fiber foods
  
• herbal teas
• celery juice
• bone/vegetable broths
  
• sea vegetables
• turmeric
• ginger
  
• lemon balm
  
• maca
  

WORST Foods for Calming Stress:

• refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  
• processed & refined grains
  
• fried foods & trans fats
  
• refined vegetable & seed oils
  
• processed, packaged, and fast foods
  
• artificial sweeteners
  
• GMO-containing foods & MSG
  
• caffeinated products
• excessive alcohol