jillina240
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Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Mon, 02/6/12 1:28 AM
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Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
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Eat your way to a more relaxed state -- and no, we don't mean pigging out on high-calorie junk food. While there isn't a cure-all food to magically erase frustration, you can get some stress relief with a combo of exercising, eating small meals throughout the day and getting more of these fresh goodies.
1. Whole-Wheat Pretzels
Eating carbohydrate-rich foods gives you an energy boost and triggers the brain to release a feel-good chemical called serotonin.
2. Carrots
Munching on crunchy foods also helps beat stress. Nutrient-rich carrots, celery and other crunchy, fresh veggies offer satisfying crispness, but won't bog you down with too many calories.
3. Tea
Calm frazzled nerves with a steaming cup of your favorite tea blend. The soothing warmth and tea's plant compounds work together to level off your body's response to stress.
4. Nuts
Stress runs you down, which leaves you open to sickness. Almonds, pistachios and walnuts are high in the antioxidant vitamin E and zinc, both good for boosting the immune system.
5. Swiss Chard
Swiss chard and other leafy veggies like spinach are full of magnesium, which can help control and limit your body's release of the stress-spiking hormone cortisol.
6. Yogurt
Work more calcium into your diet with nonfat or low-fat yogurt, which contains probiatics that help create a healthy and calm digestive system.
7. Chocolate
Research indicates that dark chocolate may lower levels of stress hormones.
8. Milk
Have a glass to get more B-vitamins, protein, vitamin D and bone-building calcium to relieve tense muscles.
9. Banana and Avocado
This involves two things, we know. So what do these fruits have in common? They're loaded with potassium, a vital mineral for keeping blood pressure low.
10. Fatty Fish
The heart-healthy omega-3 fats in fish such as salmon, sardines and tuna manage adrenaline levels to help keep you calm, cool and collected. They're also good for just about every part of your body, including the eyes, skin and hair. Jillina
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Glenn1234
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Mon, 02/6/12 1:50 PM
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11. Beer 12. Wine 13. Liquor   Glenn
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Mon, 02/6/12 1:54 PM
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Mon, 02/6/12 2:03 PM
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Beef jerky
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meigancam01
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Wed, 05/2/12 1:20 PM
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Really,It is very useful post about food. I was finding this kind of article since 2 to 4 weeks but this is the first one which gave entire information of food. Thanks for sharing this informatics blog.
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Wed, 05/2/12 4:13 PM
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A big welcome to Roadfood.com. A great first post that I will keep for future reference. Thanks!
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goodfoodwarehouse
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Re:Food tips -- Foods that will help you relax
Tue, 05/29/12 3:31 AM
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It's very useful info.Thanks to share such great information...
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