Foods that will surely help in relieving stress.

In 21st century almost everybody is stressed because of their own reasons. But especially this year coronavirus brought a bag full of stress. Stress regarding occupation, economy, family and much more.

Health experts say that chronic stress can make severe health harms on human body. Not only physical health chronic stress also impacts mental and emotional health severely.

But there are certain food items that you can include in your daily lifestyle to bout against stress.

• Sweet potatoes.

Eating nutrition rich carbohydrates sources like sweet potatoes may help in lowering down the levels of stress hormone. The cortisol hormone is responsible for overall stress in the body.

Having a diet rich in whole, nutritional dense carbohydrates significantly impacts the cortisol levels.

Moreover, sweet potatoes are packed with several other nutrients that are important for stress response.

• Eggs.

A food that is considered as the most nutritional food present on the planet. Whole eggs have good reservoirs of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants.

Cholin, is a compound that is present in large amounts in eggs. It can help in optimising brain health and may protect against stress.

• Broccoli.

Broccoli is well known for its various health beneficial effects. It contains several nutrients in concentrated form including magnesium, vitamin C and folate. All these nutrients are proven to combat depressive symptoms and stress.

Moreover, broccoli also show some neuroprotective properties that have potentials of calming down the depressant effects.

• Chick peas (Chana).

Chick peas are one of the best quality protein plant sources. They are also packed with several stress fighting vitamins and minerals including magnesium, potassium, vitamin B, zinc, selenium. 

Moreover this leguminous variety has some compounds that are required by body to produce mood regulating neurotransmitters. Chick peas also have potentials to boost brain health and improve mental performance in people.

• Blueberries.

In our country, blueberries are almost recommended for any type of health issue. They have a wide array of health benefits. This variety of berries is high in flavonoid antioxidant content that have powerful anti inflammatory properties. 

So they help in reducing stress induced inflammation. Also have potentials to protect against stress related cellular damage. 

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