According to a report by South Korea's Chosun Ilbo on May 4, food is an effective material for changing one's mood; as long as you eat well, it can fully eliminate stress. When something troubling happens, let's change our mood with these 7 delicious stress-relieving foods introduced by the American women's lifestyle magazine, Women's Health.
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1. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in various carotenoids, and the antioxidant beta-carotene it contains can effectively remove harmful acids. Its antioxidant components can also prevent aging and adult diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. In addition, pumpkin can help strengthen the body's nerve tissue, eliminating stress and insomnia caused by various factors.
2. Dark Chocolate and Nuts
The sugar in dark chocolate helps restore energy and activate the brain. Chocolate can stimulate the central nervous system, so when you're feeling down, eat chocolate to relieve stress. Excessive stress can easily lead to magnesium deficiency, and the magnesium-rich in nuts can effectively relieve fatigue and reduce stress.
3. Apple
Apples are rich in various nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, organic acids, and pectin. The potassium it contains can bind with excess sodium salt in the body, excreting it and also has the effect of lowering high blood pressure. The organic acids in apples help restore physical fatigue, and pectin can effectively lower blood cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce blood lipids.
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4. Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes with a rich sweetness are full of carotenoids and fiber that boost a positive outlook, which is beneficial for reducing stress.
5. Green Tea and Wine
Green tea and wine can also effectively relieve stress. The caffeine in green tea can improve concentration, while wine is remarkably effective for lowering blood pressure, calming nerves, and alleviating stress.
6. Mackerel
Mackerel, a stress-reducing food, is rich in protein and omega-3, which can promote arterial circulation, prevent aging, and improve immunity. In addition, mackerel is also rich in DHA, which can effectively promote the growth of brain cells, thereby improving memory and learning ability.
7. Carrot
The vitamin A in carrots helps restore fatigue. At the same time, the potassium it contains can keep the nerves excited, promote muscle fiber contraction, and eliminate the irritability and anxiety caused by stress.