Sweet potatoes can be used to relieve stress. [Photo|nutrition studies.org]
Sometimes we have very fine days while other times we are faced with challenges that leave us stressed up.
While we are often told not to stress over anything, it is never easy to stop thinking about a major issue you may be going through. However, we can handle stress by simply eating the right food.
Here are top five foods that are readily available in your nearby grocery that can help you relieve stress, according to research.
Sweet potatoes. They can easily be found in the market or even from your farm. Sweet potatoes are not only sweet but also help in calming you down. You may thus enjoy your tea with some pieces of sweet potatoes and this will help you relax.Avocado and carrots. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat and potassium which aid in lowering the blood pressure. The act of crunching raw carrots also helps in stopping stress.Green tea has amino acids which bring a cooling effect when one is under pressure. The caffeine in it also helps one calm down.Chili peppers. They are hot yes but once the brain detects capsaicin which is the molecule in chili pepper, it releases hormones that calm down the nervous system.Nuts are also stress relievers. Chewing some cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds or almonds will help lower your blood pressure thus calming you down.
Now you know what to do next time you need to relieve your stress in a healthy manner.