Eating to DeStress?!

Sure! Stress comes in all forms including physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental stimulus. We all handle the reaction to "it" differently, which is why it can manifest in so many ways; various illnesses and complications including headaches, fatigue, insomnia, and much more. Even though it's psychological, stress has REAL physical side effects on blood pressure, heartbeat, hormones, muscles, and digestion. Research has shown that certain vitamins and minerals reverse the affects of stress. Here are just a few with some dietary sources:

Vitamin C = Cantaloupe, Blueberries, Oranges, Pineapple, Lemon, Mango, Asparagus, Kale, Collard, Radishes, Onion

Magnesium = Avocado, Banana, Apple, Apricots, Cantaloupes, Lemon, Spinach, and other Green & Leafy Vegetables, Almonds, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Lima Beans

Vitamin B-12 = Almonds, Salmon, Tuna, lean Beef, Blue, Gorgonzola and Camembert Cheeses, King Crab, Clams

Vitamin E = Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seeds

Zinc = Almonds, Eggs, Whole Grains, Pecans, Lima Beans, Mushrooms, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds

Calcium = Dairy, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Figs, Oats, Asparagus, Sesame Seeds