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Stress management: Eat these 5 foods to manage stress

Updated On: 11 August, 2023 07:32 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire

Stress can take a significant toll on both mental and physical health, leading to various health issues. Here are 5 foods you must eat as recommended by health experts to manage stress better 

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Dr Sarita Kulkarni, consultant physician at Jehangir Hospital suggests eating these 5 foods to reduce stress. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Dr Sarita Kulkarni, consultant physician at Jehangir Hospital suggests eating these 5 foods to reduce stress. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Opt for complex carbohydrates: Foods like whole grains, legumes and fruits can have a positive impact on serotonin levels, promoting a sense of calm and overall well-being. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Opt for complex carbohydrates: 
Foods like whole grains, legumes and fruits can have a positive impact on serotonin levels, promoting a sense of calm and overall well-being. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Include fatty fish: Incorporate fish such as salmon, mackerel and trout into your diet as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and support brain health, potentially easing stress. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Include fatty fish: 
Incorporate fish such as salmon, mackerel and trout into your diet as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and support brain health, potentially easing stress. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Snack on nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are excellent sources of healthy fats and magnesium, which can aid in alleviating stress and anxiety. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Snack on nuts and seeds: 
Nuts and seeds are excellent sources of healthy fats and magnesium, which can aid in alleviating stress and anxiety. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Embrace leafy greens: Vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli are packed with folate, a nutrient associated with improved mood and mental health. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Embrace leafy greens: 
Vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli are packed with folate, a nutrient associated with improved mood and mental health. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Sip on herbal teas: Soothe your nervous system with calming herbal teas like chamomile, lavender and peppermint, which can help you unwind and relax. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Sip on herbal teas: 
Soothe your nervous system with calming herbal teas like chamomile, lavender and peppermint, which can help you unwind and relax. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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