13 foods to beat stress fast

Mackerel

The acid it contains provides mood-elevating effects by blocking feelings of anxiety and stress.

Yoghurt

The amino acids it contains beat your anxiety and regulate your stress hormones.

Slovak Academy of Sciences

Spinach

A side plate has 40% of your RDA of magnesium, which will keep your blood pressure in check.

Duke Intergrative Medicine, California

Steak and kidney pie

The chemicals found in the kidney improve your stress response.

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic

Oranges

Its Vit C boosts the immune system tested by periods of stress and keeps you illness-free.

Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh

 

Parsley

A good source of amino acids which combat anxiety by providing your brain with energy.

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic

Oats

Tryptophan and slow-release carbs balance blood-sugar and stop you waking in the night.

Paul Chamberlain, nutritionist

Wheat

The trimethylglycine helps the production of brain chemicals which improve mood and well-being.

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic

Cottage cheese

A good source of tryptophan, to keep you calm.

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic

 

Chocolate

Contains mood-enhancing endorphins. Feast!

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic\

Butter Beans

They increase dopamine levels, which promote feelings of motivation and pleasure.

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic

All-Bran

Its added iron battles fatigue and improves mood.

University of Bristol

Nutmeg

It’s been used for centuries in India as a sedative.

Ed Berger, herbalist

source: http://www.menshealth.co.uk/