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Stress Eat in Style
So many of us struggle with stress eating. The struggle ofdaily life can feel overwhelming and in an attempt to cope,
we stuff our mouths and stomachs with fatty comfortfoods. Yet, this only exacerbates the issue. As stress
mounts, our waistlines expand and our self-esteem shrinks—but what if there were a way to eat and lose pounds?
What if there was a way to eat comfort foods that make usfeel don’t just make us feel comfortable, but make us feel
better?
There is! Seriously. Here are some fantastic healthyalternatives to traditional ‘comfort foods:’
Oatmeal has carbs, a LOT of them. Carbs tell your brain to makeserotonin. Serotonin=happy hormone. Therefore, if you eat oatmeal, you willbe happy. Though this is a simple explanation for why oatmeal is such an
awesome substitute, it is more or less the extent of it. Oatmeal alsocoerces a steady blood sugar response, which one, is great for your
waistline and metabolism, and two, means steady serotonin.
Oatmeal
Oranges
The beloved fruit of Florida decreases cortisol levels in humans.Cortisol is the body’s number one stress hormone. So more orangesequal less stress. Plus, oranges have been proven to reduce blood
pressure levels when people are subject to stressful circumstances.
T U R K E Y
The staple of Thanksgiving
boasts an amino acid that
goes by Ltryptophan, and L
Tryptophan also triggers
serotonin release which
means it triggers happy for
you.
Salmon
Salmon and many other types of fish have a very large countof omega-3 fatty acids. Although ‘fatty acids’ may not exudeundertones of fresh, healthy, nutrition, these do. In fact, they
incite a reduction in stress levels when consumed inappropriate servings. According to a study published in noneother than the respected Diabetes & Metabolism, omega 3s
prevent cortisol events from peaking. Another studyconducted in Michigan went so far as to say that omega 3s
decrease anxiety by an astounding 20%.
Avocados
Everyone’s new favorite food has wonderful nutritionalbenefits when consumed in moderation. Their high potassiumcontent helps reduce stress-induced spikes in blood pressure.
Although bananas may get all the credit for potassium,avocados actually have more!
T H E S E A R E J U S T A F E WF O O D S T H A T P R O V I D E A
T R E M E N D O U SA L T E R N A T I V E T O M O R E
G E N E R I C C O M F O R TF O O D S . T H E N E X T T I M EY O U O P E N T H E F R E E Z E RT O L O O K F O R A G A L L O N
O F I C E C R E A M ,C O N S I D E R E A T I N G
S O M E T H I N G T H A T N O TO N L Y T A S T E S G O O D ,
B U T I S G O O D F O R Y O U .