If you're anything like me, a sensitive stomach can be a volatile trigger to spikes in anxiety and even panic attacks. It becomes as essential I consume proper foods as that I avoid the bad ones.
For me, caffeine and processed foods with a lot of salt are definitely on my do not eat list.
I also need to be careful about how much sugar I eat. These foods tend to make me feel tense and can trigger an anxiety attack.
Eating lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and being sure to include protein in my morning and afternoon meals help me to feel balanced and keep me from getting panicky.
Here are the foods that medical experts say you should eat if you want to maintain your cool and keep anxiety at bay:
▪ Almonds contain magnesium, which helps to relax muscles, and tryptophan,increasing the brain’s level of serotonin.
▪ Bananas contain magnesium and melatonin.
▪ Milk. You’ve heard that you should have a glass of warm milk to help you fall asleep. Milk is rich in tryptophan and the calcium helps your body assimilate that tryptophan.
▪ Whole grains like whole wheat bread, quinoa and brown rice are better for you than foods made from processed grains. The term whole grain means that the entire grain is being eaten, including the fiber and essential oils that allow the body to digest the food slower, releasing glucose into the blood stream a little bit at a time. Whole grains give your body measured, even energy and keep you from receiving a rush and suffering a letdown that can be terrible for your nerves.
▪ Peaches have a natural sedative that can help reduce stress and anxiety.
▪ Leafy Greens and other Vitamin B rich foods like beef, chicken, beans and legumes, oranges, rice, nuts and eggs are full of B-Vitamins. Some studies show that people who maintain a diet rich in B Vitamins are better supported to ward off anxiety and depression..
▪ Salmon: Omega-3 found in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna can help you maintain a happier, more relaxed mood.
▪ Proteins like Greek yogurt, meat, cheese, eggs, nuts, tofu and legumes, help stimulate the production of brain chemicals that are known to improve mood and energy.
Here are also some foods the "powers that be" say to avoid:
▪ Caffeine has been shown to lower levels of serotonin in the brain which can cause you to feel irritable and anxious. It can also cause dehydration which can lead to depression.
▪ Alcohol may seem like a substance that calms you, but as your body processes it, it can make you feel anxious and depressed. Each alcoholic drink you consume is recognized by your body as a simple sugar, which is terrible for maintaining a steady, calm mood. Alcohol also dehydrates you and can disrupt sleep, and you need a good night of sleep to feel happy and stable.
▪ Processed foods are full of simple carbohydrates, sodium and preservatives and chemicals which can cause an anxious reaction in the body. Eating fresh, whole foods provides your body with the nutrients and energy it needs to function properly. Pay attention to the way you feel after eating certain processed foods. Many people have nervous reactions to certain food additives and preservatives.
Most importantly, choose a healthy natural supplement. Researchers at A2X Anxiety have been diligently researching the herbs and vitamins essential to staying calm and focused that are typically missing from our daily diet. Free samples of A2X may still be available in some states.
Be well.
For me, caffeine and processed foods with a lot of salt are definitely on my do not eat list.
I also need to be careful about how much sugar I eat. These foods tend to make me feel tense and can trigger an anxiety attack.
Eating lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and being sure to include protein in my morning and afternoon meals help me to feel balanced and keep me from getting panicky.
Here are the foods that medical experts say you should eat if you want to maintain your cool and keep anxiety at bay:
▪ Almonds contain magnesium, which helps to relax muscles, and tryptophan,increasing the brain’s level of serotonin.
▪ Bananas contain magnesium and melatonin.
▪ Milk. You’ve heard that you should have a glass of warm milk to help you fall asleep. Milk is rich in tryptophan and the calcium helps your body assimilate that tryptophan.
▪ Whole grains like whole wheat bread, quinoa and brown rice are better for you than foods made from processed grains. The term whole grain means that the entire grain is being eaten, including the fiber and essential oils that allow the body to digest the food slower, releasing glucose into the blood stream a little bit at a time. Whole grains give your body measured, even energy and keep you from receiving a rush and suffering a letdown that can be terrible for your nerves.
▪ Peaches have a natural sedative that can help reduce stress and anxiety.
▪ Leafy Greens and other Vitamin B rich foods like beef, chicken, beans and legumes, oranges, rice, nuts and eggs are full of B-Vitamins. Some studies show that people who maintain a diet rich in B Vitamins are better supported to ward off anxiety and depression..
▪ Salmon: Omega-3 found in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna can help you maintain a happier, more relaxed mood.
▪ Proteins like Greek yogurt, meat, cheese, eggs, nuts, tofu and legumes, help stimulate the production of brain chemicals that are known to improve mood and energy.
Here are also some foods the "powers that be" say to avoid:
▪ Caffeine has been shown to lower levels of serotonin in the brain which can cause you to feel irritable and anxious. It can also cause dehydration which can lead to depression.
▪ Alcohol may seem like a substance that calms you, but as your body processes it, it can make you feel anxious and depressed. Each alcoholic drink you consume is recognized by your body as a simple sugar, which is terrible for maintaining a steady, calm mood. Alcohol also dehydrates you and can disrupt sleep, and you need a good night of sleep to feel happy and stable.
▪ Processed foods are full of simple carbohydrates, sodium and preservatives and chemicals which can cause an anxious reaction in the body. Eating fresh, whole foods provides your body with the nutrients and energy it needs to function properly. Pay attention to the way you feel after eating certain processed foods. Many people have nervous reactions to certain food additives and preservatives.
Most importantly, choose a healthy natural supplement. Researchers at A2X Anxiety have been diligently researching the herbs and vitamins essential to staying calm and focused that are typically missing from our daily diet. Free samples of A2X may still be available in some states.
Be well.
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