Dealing with anxiety can be hard, meditation helps, so does creating a structured routine. The most important thing is to tell yourself it’s okay and to focus on breathing. It’s something we all have to deal with every now and then, but with a proper routine, it’s manageable. Read this routine to deal with anxiety if you need some more tips.
Did you know the foods you eat can reduce anxiety and stress, too? Add these foods to your diet and you’ll feel calmer, happier, and more focused instantly!
1. Pasta and bread
Whole grain pasta and bread contain magnesium and tryptophan. A magnesium deficiency may lead to anxiety, while tryptophan becomes serotonin and helps to calm the body and mind.
2. Seaweed
If you aren’t a fan of pasta and bread, you can try to eat more seaweed. It contains a ton of helpful nutrients and has the same benefits as whole grains, including a high magnesium content and tryptophan.
3. Almonds
Almonds contain zinc, which helps to balance your mood. They also contain healthy fats and iron. Almonds are an underrated food. They contain zinc, a key nutrient for maintaining a balanced mood – and have both iron and healthy fats. Low iron levels have been known to cause brain fatigue, which can cause anxiety.
4. A super supplement
The best thing I’ve ever tried for my anxiety and stress is the Equi Fundamental supplement. If you were at the Career Girl Academy and met the girls behind the supplement, you’ll know why it really works. It contains all the vitamins and minerals you’ll need to balance your mood and help you feel more positive through the day.
5. Chocolate
Good news! Pure dark chocolate is great for calming anxiety and stress. It reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) and tastes good too. A square of dark chocolate will help boost your mood when you’re feeling low or anxious.
6. Foods rich in vitamin B12
B12 is a vitamin needed to ensure the proper functioning and health of nerve tissue, brain function, and red blood cells. It can be found in foods such as wild salmon, halibut, and shrimp, lamb, venison, eggs, and yogurt. Vegans don’t fret, you can also get B12 supplements. A lack of B12 can cause brain problems that manifest as depression and anxiety.
7. Foods rich in iron
Iron is needed to ensure our bodies have enough oxygen going to our red blood cells. A lack of iron can cause anemia which then requires daily doses of an iron supplement to treat. Foods with iron include dried fruits, dark leafy green vegetables, red meat, and beans.
LET’S CHAT
How many of these foods are you including in your diet? Share your strategies for dealing with anxiety in the comments below…
