Image via WikipediaSometimes when you feel stressed a little comfort food can go along way. Comfort foods like a bowl of warm oatmeal, can boost levels of serotonin, which is a calming brain chemical.Other foods can reduce levels of cortisol and adrenaline, stress hormones that take a toll on the body over time.
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When I was pregnant with my second child I was diagnosed as a gestational diabetic and learned that complex carbs can stabilize blood sugar levels and make you feel more balanced. Whole-grain breakfast cereals, breads, and pastas, as well as old-fashioned oatmeal are great sources.
Image via WikipediaVitamin C as found in Oranges and other citrus fruits can reduce levels of stress hormones while strengthening the immune system.
Image by Tammy Green (aka Zesmerelda) via FlickrMagnesium is badly depleted when we are under stress. Eating fresh Spinach, Soy Beans and Salmon can help regulate cortisol levels and reduce stress headaches.
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon and tuna, can prevent rises in stress hormones and protect against heart disease.
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