Entered 2023.12.28 06:30 Views 55 Entered 2023.12.28 06:30 Modified 2023.12.28 06:12 Views 55 When you are stressed and crave sweet or savory foods, yogurt, tangerines, eggs, etc. help relieve stress. [사진=클립아트코리아]
Stress is the root of all diseases. This is because it goes beyond mood problems and can even harm your health. In addition to lack of sleep, weight gain due to gluttony can also increase the risk of heart disease. When you’re stressed, you first crave sweet or savory foods. However, foods high in sugar make you feel better but then make you feel stressed again. Find out about healthy foods that are good for relieving stress.
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◆ Yogurt
The brain and intestines communicate with each other. This is why you get diarrhea or constipation when you are stressed. Conversely, if there is a problem with intestinal bacteria, stress levels rise. In this case, yogurt rich in probiotics is effective. When eaten together with blueberries, it has a synergistic effect. This is because it contains a lot of antioxidants, which strengthens the defense against stress.
◆ Dark chocolate
Taking a bite of chocolate makes you feel good. This is because cocoa ingredients reduce the secretion of stress hormones, including cortisol. Additionally, blood pressure lowers and blood circulation improves. Chocolate also creates a feeling of happiness that can only be experienced when one is in love. However, these advantages only apply to dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa content.
◆ Tangerines, oranges
When stress is severe, immune function declines. I feel dizzy and tired all day. I have no appetite, but I gain weight. Belly fat, of course. In this case, tangerines or oranges are good. It is rich in vitamin C, which helps lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Strengthening your immunity is a bonus.
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◆ Eggs
Eggs are rich in vitamin D, which helps stabilize your mood. Studies have shown that people who consume enough vitamin D have less depressive symptoms and a lower risk of panic disorder. Besides eggs, foods rich in vitamin D include salmon, fortified cereals, and milk.
◆ Oatmeal
When you’re irritated, you tend to crave carbohydrates. According to related research, the brain secretes a neurotransmitter called serotonin when it feels happy, and carbohydrates play an important role in that process. But simple sugar is not good. This is because it raises blood sugar levels. Instead of sweet donuts that contain too much sugar, oatmeal is good, and mixed grain rice containing whole grains is also good.
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