Normally, stress can make us grab some ice cream or a bar of chocolate, not knowing that such foods can eventually lead to more stress. They only relieve the malady for the moment. Comfort food, after all, is to make us feel better and give us some sense of well-being.

Unfortunately, what have been known as comfort food are laden with unhealthy fats and sugars that give temporary brain chemical boost or psychological betterment but eventually make us ‘come crashing down again.’ So, nutritious food to relieve stress is the best way to go. This is the new comfort food.

Colorful fruits provide antioxidants such as vitamin C that slow down the aging process, as well as endow a person with energy boosters. Also, fruits can address your sweet cravings that commonly happen when you’re under stress.

Green vegetables ‘are natural sources of B-complex vitamins and folic acid, all of which work to influence mood. Greens like spinach are also rich in magnesium, a stress-fighting mineral that can relax the body and mind.’

Nuts are easy and accessible comfort foods. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, all energy boosters and stress busters. ‘The magnesium in almonds can be especially calming.’ Nuts can also be filling, helping a person stave off hunger and, thus, regulate blood sugar.

Fish such as salmon and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that ‘help regulate stress hormones.’ ‘Tuna also contains natural B vitamins that combat stress.’

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Via Natural News