5 Right Foods To Eat And Fight Stress With 40 Recipes

Archana Doshi

Archana Doshi

June 23, 2015

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Yes, the doctor might tell you to avoid stress-eating if you're trying to lose weight and watch what you eat, but there are some benefits of eating when you are stressed. The key is to eat the right stuff. More specifically, food that helps you fight stress. As always, quantity and moderation is key and with these foods that drive the stress blues away, a little usually goes a long way!

Dark Chocolate

So those chocolate cravings when you're under stress were not all imagined. Research shows that people who regularly consumed a little bit of dark chocolate possessed lower levels of cortisol – the stress hormone.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl

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Nutty Chocolate High Fibre Biscuit Cake

1540

Chocolate Marble Cake Using Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker

2822

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

2970

Flourless Chilli Chocolate Cake

946

Strawberry & Chocolate Rolls With Vanilla Glaze

492

Spicy Hot Chocolate

933

Strawberry Blondies

6261

Leafy Greens

Spinach, methi, amaranth and the whole family of leafy greens is abundant in magnesium, a crucial mineral in the smooth functioning of the body. By calming nerves and relaxing muscles, magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and the key stress-fighter.

Palak Paneer | Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy

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Dal Palak With Moong & Masoor Dal

13777

Murungai Keerai Sambar

10205

Lettuce, Orange And Spinach Salad

1126

Green Tea

The amino acids called theanine as well as antioxidants called flavonoids, present in green tea are well-established stress-fighters that induce a calming feeling and promote good-sleep. A cup of green tea right before bed is an excellent habit to make.

Green Tea

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Watermelon Basil Green Tea

935

Orange Peppermint Green Tea Punch

1634

Milk

The myth that warm milk makes you drowsy or sleep better has been busted, but the truth is while a glass of milk may not put you to bed, it definitely has a calming effect on your moods. Tryptophan, contained in milk, when released into the brain, activates production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is known to produce feelings of peace and serenity.

Turmeric Milk

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Badam And Khus Khus Milk

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Golden Turmeric Almond Saffron Milk Shot

840

Badam Milk

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Citrus fruits

A strong dose of vitamin C is known to help allay stress rather effectively, and immediately. Both blood pressure and cortisol levels were seen to reduce faster when stressed individuals consumed an orange or any other source of concentrated vitamin C.

Orange Apple Arugula Salad With Honey Roasted Almonds & Ginger Dressing

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Lettuce, Orange And Spinach Salad

1126

Lemon Coriander Soup

20554

Lemon Rasam

5493

Orange Peppermint Green Tea Punch

1634

Blueberry and Lemon Iced Tea

2388

Lemon Ginger Spice Detox Tea

2318

Homemade Fresh Orange Juice

14844

Lemon Frozen Yogurt

1459

Cinnamon Spiced Black Lemon Tea

2720

Ginger Lemon Black Tea

14928

Ginger, Lemon And Honey Kadha

7172

Pineapple Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing

2043

Kiwi Basil Lemonade

1537

Masala Lemonade

9754

Lemon Cucumber Detox Water

4174

Fresh Ginger Lemonade

3481

Lavender Lemonade Cooler

1631

Cucumber Ginger Lemonade

2972

Jal Jeera

1637

So the next time you're feeling stressed and you want to reach for that family pack of ice-cream, sugary cookies, or cheesy pizza, look this list up and fight your stress with food!


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