22 Stress Busting Foods

Serial Stress Killer

It’s time to eat your way out of stress! In today’s episode of Serial Stress Killer Podcast, Chris Hatchett enumerates his top 22 stress-busting essentials for your body and health.

The 21 foods are rich in nutrients that help you improve the body functions, enhance your mood, and feel fuller among others. One of the most common benefits among these foods is they help in producing serotonin which helps in alleviating stress. No worries since these foods can be easily included in your diet and meal plans.

Aside from these foods that bring stress relief, Chris advises that you get the 22^nd essential – going out and taking every nutrient you could get from the rays of the sun!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chris’ food suggestions that reduce stress:

• salmon, turkey, dark chocolate, nuts& seeds, citrus fruits, sweet potatoes & carrots, celery, liquorice, cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, blueberries, olive oil, avocado, asparagus, chamomile, rooibos (red bush) tea, green tea, turmeric, garlic, yoghurt, full-fat kefir

Here are the essential nutrients that can be found in the 22 stress-busting foods mentioned by Chris:

• omega-3 essential fatty acids – for lessening inflammation, healthy blood flow, and serotonin production
• tryptophan – in charge of the serotonin production
• anandamide – a neurotransmitter that blocks our feelings of pain and depression
• flavanols – improves blood flow to the brain and promotes stability to promote stressful situations
• vitamin c – antioxidants that can boost your immune system
• fibre and carbohydrates – boost serotonin production
• glucosinolates – detoxifies stress hormones
• folate – produce mood-regulating neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine)
• magnesium – regulate brain adrenal axis
• anthocyanin – aid your brain in dopamine production
• oleocanthal – has anti-inflammatory effects lie ibuprofen without the side effects
• L Theanine – positive effects on brain health and anxiety reduction
• potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, etc.

BEST MOMENTS

• “Serotonin is the lovely chemical that gives us the feel-good feeling.”
• “Make sure you do eat your greens cooked. Steam them, stir-fry them, or just sauté them in little olive oil.”
• “Don’t forget to go outside and take in as much sunshine as you possibly can.”

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After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

“Stress is the enemy and you are the killer.”

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