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HALINHAN | BACHELOR OF ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
“Is Food
Just Fuel
For the Body?” Kate Dela Cruz | Editorial Writer
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side from providing your body the energy to function and the nutrients to develop and grow, food can be one of your greatest allies in managing and even reducing stress. Being stressed can increase your need for certain nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin B, potassium, and magnesium. Everything has changed because of the pandemic and it is very stressful for everyone. To adapt to the changes, you need extra discipline and mindfulness. You need to decide about what you eat that affects your health and welfare.
Here are 6 stress-relieving food to add to your diet.
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Whole Grain Can Lower Levels of Stress Hormones Eating whole, nutrient-rich carb food like whole grains and sweet potatoes can increase levels of serotonin and lower stress hormones. They are also packed with Vitamin C and Potassium that can boost your mood and can help you focus and concentrate better. Complex or unrefined whole grains does not include ‘white’ food like white bread and pasta, as well as cookies and cake. This type of food can have an immediate impact on blood sugar and can take longer to digest.
