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Foods To Fight Stress

Sometimes we all eat healthy, get enough, sleep, and aren’t stressed out. But most of the time we’re lucky in we just manage one of those. Here are a few tip that can be found in Prevention magazine about what to eat if you feel out of Balance.
If You’re Stressed:

Carb Rich Foods-Think whole wheat English muffin or sweet potato; both are rich in carbohydrates, which the body converts to serotonin, a calming brain chemical.

Dark Chocolate-Cocoa is loaded with mild mood- and energy-boosting stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine. As always, moderation is key.

 If You’re Sleep Deprived:

Vitamin B-Rich Foods-They include turkey and milk and can help insomniacs by regulating the sleep inducing hormone melatonin. If you don’t suffer from insomnia but didn’t get a good night’s rest, try sipping small doses of caffeine—8 ounces of coffee or less at a time—throughout the day to stay alert.

 If You’re Dieting:

Anything loaded with fiber-Fruits and veggies that are high in fiber (such as apples and broccoli) take longer to digest, which means more sustained energy. Foods like bananas, onions, and whole wheat contain a particular type of fiber which can help regulate those pesky hunger hormones.
Lots of Water or an unsweetened drink- Staying hydrated is essential when you’re cutting calories—even being mildly depleted can drain your energy reserves. Worse, it may slow down your metabolism—something you definitely DON’T want when you’re trying to shed pounds.