Anxiety is what you feel when you are in the face of stress. Apprehension, tension, fear, nervousness, irritability, trouble concentrating are all characteristic of anxiety. Anxiety is present in everyday situations and is considered normal up to a certain extent.
Make a few lifestyle changes and add particular foods to your diet and it may help in relieving or managing your anxiety.
Tips to reduce anxiety and stress
Research shows that anxiety manifests due to combination of genetics, environmental factors and brain chemistry. Certain foods are known to increase brain health and may prove to be beneficial in managing anxiety.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are rich in tryptophan which aids in the production of serotonin, our happy hormone. It is also loaded with potassium, which regulates electrolyte balance and decreases feelings of stress and anxiety.
Vitamin D Rich Foods
Foods that are rich in Vitamin D might help curb feelings of anxiety. These include fatty fish like salmon, egg yolks, lean meats, soy, nuts and seeds. Eggs also contain tryptophan. Here are 5 ways to add eggs to your diet.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids in particular. These may reduce inflammation and cell death in the brain. Chocolate is also linked to improved mood.
Benefits of eating dark chocolate
Turmeric
Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin. It is very common in South Asian cooking and many people use it as a home remedy to treat many illnesses. It reduces inflammation and helps with episodes of anxiety.
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Chamomile
Chamomile tea calms the nerves. The flavonoids present in chamomile have relaxing and anti-anxiety properties. It doesn’t necessarily prevent anxiety but can manage its symptoms.
Green Tea
Green tea has theanine. Theanine increases production of serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals can improve mood and increase feelings of calmness.
You can also use Green Tea for all your beauty needs.
Yogurt
Studies are showing a link between fermented products and positive effects on brain health. Fermented products may improve problems related to social anxiety and increased levels of happiness in some people.
Yogurts and dairy products in general have anti-inflammatory properties.
Please keep in mind that if anxiety persists over a longer time period, then it may be due to GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and will need to be evaluated by a doctor.
