Stress-Reducing Foods and Drinks

In the busy pace of business life and the hustle and bustle of daily life, we may put too much stress on our body especially at certain times. Some tend to overeat to cope with such stress, while some may not eat at all under stress. There are some foods and drinks that can help you avoid such situations. We have compiled the stress-reducing foods and drinks in our article below for those who wonder what these foods and drinks are.

Quinoa 

Just like other whole grains, quinoa is rich in vitamin B. So, what is Vitamin B good for? Vitamin B plays an important role especially in brain functioning, mood and stress management. The thiamine contained in it is effective in improving anxiety levels, while pyridoxine is effective for hormones that act on anxiety. You can add quinoa in your salads or mix it with milk and eat it for breakfast.

Black Bean

Black bean has a high magnesium content. Playing an active role in the central nervous system, magnesium helps both our body and our brain to relax. According to the studies, due to the relationship between stress and magnesium deficiency, consumption of black beans in daily life will help you cope with stress. You can add black bean in your salad and consume it easily.

Probiotic 

Fermented dairy products are one of the best probiotic sources, and the function of probiotics is to heal gut bacteria. Probiotic consumption is effective for reducing stress through the brain-gut axis. Probiotic is important also in terms of restoring the intestinal flora, which plays a role in increasing serotonin levels in the brain. So, you can consume probiotics three times a week for the necessary probiotic intake.

Dark Chocolate 

It is easy to guess that chocolate has something to do with happiness. However, we must eat 70-80% dark chocolate, which puts us in a good mood and makes us feel relaxed thanks to a number of ingredients and magnesium contained it, in snack times by avoiding overeating. The cocoa contained in dark chocolate regulates the cellular immune response, while playing a role in regulating neural signaling and sensory perception.

Blueberry

Blueberry and other blackberries are good examples of coping with stress due to their content. Blueberry fights with stress-induced free radicals due to its antioxidant content and other nutritional components. You can also consume raspberry or blackberry beside blueberry that helps reducing the negative effects of stress on the body. You can pay attention to consume these at least 3-4 days a week.

Green Tea

Green tea contains amino acid L-Theanine, which acts on mood disorders. L-Theanine contained in green tea helps production of serotonin and dopamine hormones that play a role in stress reduction. On the other hand, it decreases the level of chemicals in the brain associated with stress. This makes it effective in reducing stress and anxiety. If you do not have chronic health problems such as blood pressure, you can consume green tea in snack times.

Salmon 

Salmon is one of the foods frequently preferred by those who want to cope with stress. Through its omega-3 fatty acid content, salmon plays a role in reduction of the negative effects of stress hormones. So, you can consume salmon 2-3 times a week and help relieving the stress from your body.