Here are a few foods and drinks that may help ease some of that tension:

 

Fish

• The omega-3 fatty acids may help moderate stress hormones and risks for depression

 

Dark Chocolate

• May help lower blood pressure and stress hormones

 

Black Tea

• Studies showed that drinking tea daily lowered the stress hormone cortisol and increased relaxation

 

Avocados

• Contains potassium and monounsaturated fatty acids, both of which lower blood pressure.  As above, the fatty acids help with depression; believed to help the brain absorb serotonin, mood-booster

 

Crunchy Foods

• Like celery and carrot sticks can help relax a tense jaw and tension

 Milk

• Contains calcium which may help ease anxiety and mood swings

                We will continue to pursue “stress relievers” because Lord knows we have enough of it!

 

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