Here are 10 Selected Stress Relieving Foods
The majority of Americans are living with high to moderate levels of stress, and most report that their stress levels are only increasing, rather than decreasing. Already, more than half of Americans say they suffer health problems as a result of stress, while another 94 percent believe, rightly, that stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as heart disease, depression and obesity. Yet, when stress occurs less than one-third of Americans say they are doing a very good job at managing or reducing it. And, as you might suspect, a large number (40 percent) say they have indulged in eating unhealthy foods simply because stress got the better of them. It’s ironic, really, that stress often drives us to reach for sugary treats like ice cream and cookies, or savory ones like pizza and French fries, as these will only fan the fire further. What you need when you’re under stress are foods carefully chosen to support your body’s biological and emotional desire for calm, comfort and balance. These foods do exist, and many of them are quite tasty. If you need stress relief yesterday, adding these 10 foods to your diet can help you get back to a state of zen.