What should you eat to reduce anxiety?
Huff Post UK, May 10, 2023
Green tea
Yes, the hype around it is real. It is known for calming you down because it has an amino acide called L-theanine, which reduces cortisol, a stress hormone. It also contains antioxidants, which can improve your brain health, too.
Pumpkin seeds
Apparently, these seeds – so often overshadowed by its spooky companion vegetable – are a great source of magnesium, which in turn manages cortisol. You can also find it in other nuts and seeds, too.
Complex carbohydrates
We’re talking quinoa, beans, starchy vegetables and oats – anything which takes longer for you to digest to prevent sugar crashes. Carbs also stimulate serotonin too, which helps to regulate mood.
Fermented food
Yogurt, it’s your time. Megan Hilbert, of Top Nutrition Coaching, told Delish magazine that Kefir, kimchi and kombucha all help keep your gut and brain happy. She explained: “90-95% of our serotonin is made in the gut and this neurotransmitter plays an important role in mood regulation.”
Blueberries
Another one we’ve all heard hyped-up as the latest superfood, it turns out these innocent little fruits are actually worth nibbling on due to their nutrients. That’s because they contain anthocyanins, which reduce neuroinflammation, which is linked to high anxiety levels.
Fatty fish
Good news for your smoked salmon (and cream cheese) bagel: fatty fish are in, because the Omega-3 fatty acids they contain are great for reducing inflammation. Larouche told Delish: “Researchers have found that cortisol depletes our omega-3 stores, so by incorporating sources of omega-3—like salmon, tuna, avocado, walnuts, and flax seeds—we are helping our bodies combat some of the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.”
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