5 Foods That Relieve Stress

5 Stress-Reducing Foods. How Do I Get Rid of Stress?

Expert Dietitian Özge Uçucu / 2021-09-26

There is a tight connection between nutrition and psychology. The role of nutrients in the control of stress, which is a common problem for all of us and causes great harm to our immunity, is also vital.I have compiled five foods that are very active in cognitive health and stress control, have many benefits with their antioxidant capacity and fiber content:

1. Pumpkin Seeds: I describe pumpkin seeds, which contain 534 milligrams of magnesium in 100 grams, as “It is very useful, there is no one who consumes it”. This food, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and many minerals, supports intestinal health with its high fiber content and provides support to our health from every point.

2. Banana: Banana, which contains 27 milligrams of magnesium in 100 grams, supports both post-exercise recovery, pre-sport performance enhancement, and increasing the serotonin level in the body. While this potassium-rich nutrient provides stress control, it also supports the digestive system and heart and bone health.

3. Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate, which is the most common type of chocolate in diets, supports the secretion of serotonin hormone and balancing blood pressure with its high cocoa content.

4. Blueberry: It is a fruit with a very high antioxidant capacity with anthocyanin substance that gives it its blue color! There are studies showing that this nutrient, which is a cell protector, strengthens immunity with its phenolic components and increases our body resistance, even delays mental slowing.

5. Fish: One of the thousands of benefits of fish that is friendly to our health with its high omega 3 content is its effect on hormones in reducing stress. When we consider the relationship between our cognitive health and our physiological health, we can increase the effect on stress management as we will increase magnesium intake by consuming fish, which we see many benefits in both senses, especially fresh in season, and on the other hand, by choosing it with dark green leafy vegetables.

Fiber Depot Recipe

I would like to give you a recipe full of selenium, magnesium and fiber that you can combine in a very healthy bowl that will support stress management and also support metabolism.

MATERIALS

1 teaspoon of almond milk

2 tablespoons of oats

Half Banana

1 teaspoon cocoa

1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds

6-8 blueberries

2 walnuts

NOTES

We cook almond milk, oats, bananas and cocoa. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, blueberries and walnuts on top. Bon Appetit!

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