We all get a little bit stressed out…especially now with the holiday season fast approaching. When time is not on our side and things need to get done, our nerves begin to fray.
But don't despair – there are many ways to help calm your nerves and help you make it through this festive of seasons. For some of us working up a sweat at the gym, with our flat stomach workout, will bring back your sanity and for some of us food is the only answer. However, if done the wrong way calming our nerves with stress only leads to more frustration as we fall off of our flat stomach goals.
Today I'm going to share with you four foods that can help you fight stress, without taking you off the path to your flat stomach.
Fish - Studies have found that an increase of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet can help calm your nerves and get rid of anxiety. So this season make sure to include an ample amount of healthy fat in your diet to help control your anxiety.
Spinach – The mineral, magnesium, found in spinach, helps to decrease the effects of stress on the body. Consuming about three cups of spinach daily, about 40% of your daily need of magnesium, will help to control your blood pressure during stressful events.
Oatmeal – Oatmeal is FULL of Vitamin B, which helps to produce serotonin in your body. Serotonin is an esential neurotransmitter that sends calming signals to your brain. Oatmeal is also a complex carbohydrate, thus the slow digestion of oatmeal provides for the steady production of serotonin in your body and the steady calming of your nerves.
Chocolate – Yes – I'll let you have a small amount of chocolate this holiday season, especially since the cocao boosts the levels of neurochemicals in your body. These neurochemicals produced by chocolate help the brain produce the feelings of happiness and relaxation. Just what we all need during these times. However, don't over-indulge with the chocolate – just a few squares of dark chocolate are all you need to relax and smile..
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