Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Stress is a natural part of life, but if this condition lasts for a long time, stress can damage our health. Prolonged stress can even be fatal, causing death.
In today’s modern era, where humans are prone to stress, having stress management can be an effective way to maintain health. There are many strategies for managing stress, and one of them includes the food you consume.
The following are a number of foods that have been proven effective in relieving stress symptoms, as quoted by CNBC Indonesia from various sources.
1. Banana
Quoting the official website of the Ministry of Health, bananas contain amino acids and vitamin B6 which play an important role in supporting the process of converting the amino acid tryptophan into the hormone serotonin which functions to improve mood.
Bananas also contain vitamin B9, a nutrient with antidepressant properties.
2. Dark chocolate
Experts found that eating a medium-sized bar of dark chocolate (40 grams) per day for two weeks can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
3. Orange
Research shows the vitamin C in oranges can reduce stress hormone levels while strengthening the immune system. In a study of people with hypertension, blood pressure and cortisol (stress hormone) levels returned to normal more quickly when they took vitamin C before undertaking a stressful task.
4. Spinach
Magnesium deficiency can trigger headaches and fatigue, worsening the effects of stress. One bowl of spinach helps you replenish your magnesium reserves. Don’t like spinach? Other green leafy vegetables are good sources of magnesium. Or try cooked soybeans or salmon fillets, which are also high in magnesium.
5. Black Tea
Drinking black tea can help you recover faster from stress. A study compared people who drank 4 cups of tea every day for 6 weeks with people who consumed other drinks. Tea drinkers reported feeling calmer and having lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol after facing stressful situations.
6. Almonds
Almonds are rich in vitamin E to boost the immune system, plus vitamin B, which can make you more resilient when experiencing stress or depression. To get the benefits, replace your snacks with a quarter cup of almonds every day.
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