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Next time you feel stressed and reach for your favorite comfort foods, do yourself a favor and consider a healthy choice with the power to reduce tension.
You Will Need
Complex carbohydrate foods
Magnesium-rich foods
Turkey
Oranges
Warm milk
Small meals (optional)
Step 1: Reach for complex carbs(多吃杂粮)
Reach for complex carbs to reduce your stress. Whole grain breads, cereals, and pastas help your body produce serotonin, the feel-good chemical.
Step 2: Load up on magnesium(多吃含镁的食物)
Load up on magnesium-rich foods such as spinach, soy, and apricots to help your system control cortisol. These foods serve as a natural muscle relaxant.
Eat several small meals throughout the day to maintain stable blood sugar levels. This helps you better manage stress.
Step 3: Make a turkey sandwich(自制火鸡三明治)
Make yourself a turkey sandwich, even if it’s not Thanksgiving. Turkey is high in L-tryptophan, which releases serotonin.
Step 4: Grab and orange(多吃含维生素C的橘子)
Grab an orange for a dose of Vitamin C, another stress-buster.
Step 5: Avoid sweets and sodas(少吃糖果和苏打水)
Avoid sweets, sodas, and simple carbs. They give you a quick serotonin boost, but also cause an unpleasant crash.
Maintaining a healthy diet will help your body deal with stress and keep your immune system strong.
Step 6: Pour a glass of milk(喝牛奶)
Pour yourself a glass of warm milk at bedtime. The serotonin-inducing drink will provide a calm trip to dreamland, so you’ll be ready for a bright new day.
Serotonin influences moods, and experts link an imbalance of serotonin levels in a person to depression.