Stress busting foods?

[observer]

Seems turkey and (lean) fillet steak are good stress busting foods - as the boffins claim they produce seratonin in the brain. Is that why folk fall alsleep after the Xmas dinner?

[Mary]

Stress-Busting Foods

 

 

Whole-grain pasta

Many high-carb foods are already often thought of as "comfort" foods. But did you know that the whole grain versions of these old favorites also contain good carbs, which can boost serotonin (the "feel-good" brain chemical), to help reduce stress? Go for whole-grain pasta, whole-grain bread, brown or wild rice, or popcorn if you need a dose of comfort.

 

 

Tea (black/green/white):

A warm drink can help soothe frazzled nerves, especially on a cold day. Instead of sipping coffee, which is packed with agitating caffeine, opt for green, white, or black tea instead. They contain half as much caffeine as coffee, and are loaded with beneficial flavonoid compounds. Skip the cream and sugar to make your cup of relaxation calorie-free.

 

 

Dark green vegetables:

Just one more reason why your mother always told you to eat your broccoli - it contains high levels of B vitamins, a group of stress-relieving vitamins that can also calm anxiety and depression. Other dark green vegetables like kale, chard, collard greens, bok choy, asparagus, and green beans also fit into this category.

 

 

Nuts and seeds:

Nuts and seeds can take the edge off gnawing afternoon hunger that may itself be stressing you out. Plus, they contain high levels of B vitamins, and magnesium - another mineral also involved in serotonin production. Too many of these tasty snacks can add a lot of extra calories to your diet, though (for example, 15 cashews contain about 180 calories), so stick to not more than 1.5 oz of unsalted nuts or seeds per day

 

 

Citrus fruits and berries:

Fruits like oranges, grapefruit, kiwis, and strawberries are all excellent sources of Vitamin C - a potent stress-busting vitamin. Plus, the Vitamin C found in citrus fruits is involved in the production of collagen, which helps keep your skin firm and reduces wrinkling, to help you hide the effects of stress you've already lived through.

 

Although a nice Cadbury's helps me beat stress every time

[observer]

Is that googled Mary?!

[Dizzy]

I need to change my diet based on that info Mary.... I hardly eat any of those no wonder I feel naff Thanks

[Mary]

NO Observer - it was Yahooed!!

[observer]

I got it off Yahoo news - and the report included turkey and fillet steak - so we can still eat meat!