Stress is becoming increasingly common among modern people.
This feeling is expressed by a certain discomfort, which can be associated with a feeling of fatigue, anxiety, danger or, on the contrary, apathy.
In any case, this is an abnormal mental state that directly affects a person’s physical health. In addition, stress can provoke an exacerbation of existing diseases.
The negative impact of stress on the body is explained by the fact that in such a state, many free radicals are produced, damaging cells. To neutralize their effect, you need to take antioxidants.
For this reason, it is very important for a person to eat healthy food and generally stick to a healthy diet when under stress. Below we will talk about products that will help support the nervous system during stress.
What foods relieve stress
Products rich in omega-3 fatty acids help to combat stress, first of all. These include seafood such as salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, trout, mackerel, and other fish of marine origin.
Unsaturated fats under the general name omega-3 allow to significantly reduce the signs of anxiety. In addition, if a person's diet contains these elements, the risk of falling into a depressive state is significantly reduced.
A deficiency of B vitamins in the body also leads to irritability and stress.
To make up for their deficiency, it is recommended to add oysters, mussels and other edible shellfish to your daily diet, as they contain vitamin B12 and other useful microelements.
Eat more vitamin C and healthy carbohydrates
Normal levels of vitamin C in the human body also affect its mental state.
It is known that this water-soluble biologically active organic compound is found in large quantities in all citrus fruits, green and red peppers, sea buckthorn, kiwi and other fruits and vegetables.
If you regularly add these products to your diet, they will have an antidepressant effect, improving your mood.
Moreover, this vitamin is essential for consumption during the treatment of mental disorders that were caused by stressful situations.
To enhance the effect of vitamin C, it is believed that one product containing it should be eaten during the main meal, and another one during the day instead of a snack.
As for carbohydrates, they are also vital for every person.
Their action helps to increase the production of the “happiness” hormone in the brain – serotonin, which is responsible for the feeling of peace and promotes normal sleep.
To increase serotonin levels, you should consume more complex carbohydrates. Most of them are found in whole grains, bakery products, and some vegetables.
Speaking of carbohydrates, which are contained in legumes, they are also rich in protein. Protein, in turn, helps maintain normal glucose levels.
If the balance is disturbed, a person may become especially irritable, which leads to stressful conditions.
To avoid stress, it is also recommended to consume more probiotics. These are bacteria that are beneficial to the human body and are found in large quantities in kefir, yogurt, and sauerkraut.
Kombucha is very useful for replenishing probiotic levels.
In addition, many psychologists recommend that people prone to stress should not go without food for a long time. That is, diets are contraindicated for such people.
When a person does not eat for a long time, the blood glucose level drops, which provokes stress. Therefore, eat healthy food and stick to a certain meal schedule.
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