Fatty Fish (Salmon, Fresh Tuna, Mackerel)
These contain heart-healthy omega-3, which protects you against heart disease and controls the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. To enjoy the benefits of omega-3, aim for 120g of fatty fish two to three times per week.
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Oranges, Kiwi and Strawberries
All of these share a high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is an antioxidant known to boost the immune system and lower the amount of the stress hormone cortisol. Why not snack on a smoothie with a concoction of your favorite vitamin C rich fruits?
Dates
Dried or fresh, dates satisfy your sweet buds while also lowering your blood pressure with their high magnesium and potassium content. So next time you’re craving something sweet, ditch the chocolate bar and reach out for nutrient-rich dates instead.
Exercise Smack Sweat your stress away! or a tennis ball, join a Zumba take a ply sim or s clas ing box kick a long way long walk. Exercise goes ss levels by towards lowering your stre hormones releasing mood-enhancing p combat hel ich wh em syst r you into ss and the negative effects of stre y to face prepare your mind and bod challenging situations.
Almonds
Almonds are powerful stressbusters with their high content of vitamins and the antioxidant vitamin E. Together these help bolster your immune system and help your body cope with stress. Munch on a handful of almonds daily or add some to your salad to enjoy its benefits.
Herbal Tea
Instead of opting for more cups of coffee, grab yourself a soothing cup of tea. Unlike caffeine, tea has been shown to calm the nervous system and lower cortisol levels in the body.
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