When we are busy and stress we tend to make poor nutritional choices. We look for food that gives us an instant feel good like sweets, alcohol, salty food, etc. Which can actually increase our stress level and may cause other problems. Most of us do it due to a lack of knowledge.
So the next time you get hit by stress and you crave some food, try these food instead.
1. Papaya, strawberries, oranges, kiwifruit.
These fruits are all great source of vitamin C. It helps to reduce the excess cortisol in the system after a stressful situation or during prolonged period of stress. Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is water-souble nutrient that is easily extracted from the body when not needed. So there is no need to worry about having too much of it.
2. Nuts
Nuts are great for stress reducing. Almonds, Pistachios and Walnuts are good stress reducing food. Loaded with both Vitamin B and E. They are known to boost immune system, reduce tension and lower blood pressure. But be mindful though. Some nuts like almond are high in fat.
3. Dark Green Vegetable
You can use these vegetable as a part of a salad. Spinach, kale broccoli are high in potassium which is especially good for calming our nerves. They are pack with vitamins that keeps our body in peak condition. And the high fiber content helps to control blood sugar but also help in digestion.
4. Sweet Potatoes
If you crave for something sweet and carbohydrates during times of stress. Go grab some sweet potatoes. Not only does it satisfy you desire for something sweet, they are full of beta-carotene and other vitamins, and the fiber helps your body to process the carbohydrates.
5. Fishes
Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish like salmon and tuna can help protect against heart diseases, prevent surges in stress hormones. Vitamin B12 one of the most important vitamins involved in the synthesis of the "happy" brain chemical serotonin can be found in most fishes. So go ahead. Make yourself a tuna sandwich. But go with natural sauces instead of mayo.
6. Black Tea
You probably know the benefit of green tea. Now try some black tea instead. There was one study which compared people who drank 4 cups of tea daily for six weeks with people who drank a tea-like placebo. The real tea drinkers reported feeling calmer and had lower levels of cortisol after stressful situations.
One of the easiest way to make healthy food choices is to have them readily available. So make it a habit. The next time you have an urge to snack. Make sure that those unhealthy food are out of sight.
So the next time you get hit by stress and you crave some food, try these food instead.
1. Papaya, strawberries, oranges, kiwifruit.
These fruits are all great source of vitamin C. It helps to reduce the excess cortisol in the system after a stressful situation or during prolonged period of stress. Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is water-souble nutrient that is easily extracted from the body when not needed. So there is no need to worry about having too much of it.
2. Nuts
Nuts are great for stress reducing. Almonds, Pistachios and Walnuts are good stress reducing food. Loaded with both Vitamin B and E. They are known to boost immune system, reduce tension and lower blood pressure. But be mindful though. Some nuts like almond are high in fat.
3. Dark Green Vegetable
You can use these vegetable as a part of a salad. Spinach, kale broccoli are high in potassium which is especially good for calming our nerves. They are pack with vitamins that keeps our body in peak condition. And the high fiber content helps to control blood sugar but also help in digestion.
4. Sweet Potatoes
If you crave for something sweet and carbohydrates during times of stress. Go grab some sweet potatoes. Not only does it satisfy you desire for something sweet, they are full of beta-carotene and other vitamins, and the fiber helps your body to process the carbohydrates.
5. Fishes
Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish like salmon and tuna can help protect against heart diseases, prevent surges in stress hormones. Vitamin B12 one of the most important vitamins involved in the synthesis of the "happy" brain chemical serotonin can be found in most fishes. So go ahead. Make yourself a tuna sandwich. But go with natural sauces instead of mayo.
6. Black Tea
You probably know the benefit of green tea. Now try some black tea instead. There was one study which compared people who drank 4 cups of tea daily for six weeks with people who drank a tea-like placebo. The real tea drinkers reported feeling calmer and had lower levels of cortisol after stressful situations.
One of the easiest way to make healthy food choices is to have them readily available. So make it a habit. The next time you have an urge to snack. Make sure that those unhealthy food are out of sight.
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