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Are You An Over-Achiever Junkie? Eat These 4 Stress-Fighting Foods

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Do you feel like you are racing around to meet you daily goals?

The reality is goals are great to work towards, but if you are an overachiever junkie, then goals can become obsessions, and in the pursuit of reaching ultimate happiness we can sometimes disappear in the chaos and forget that the journey is the reward.

If you find that you are always full of anxiety and consumed with stress, welcome to the club. The pace of the world can catch up to us as we all try to appear as if we have it together, but most of us are crying out inside, begging for gentle pause.

If you are ready to slow down and stop stressing out,  these foods can help.

These foods are the top stress busting foods.

  • Avocados

The body needs B vitamins for healthy brain. Some research shows that feelings of anxiety are rooted in a B vitamin deficiency. Avocados are loaded with stress-relieving B vitamins. Plus they’re also in monounsaturated fat as well as potassium, which can lower blood pressure.

  • Asparagus

Depression has been traced to low levels of folic acid, and a powerful vegetable that boosts this mood-enhancing nutrient is asparagus. A single cup provides two-thirds of your daily value, and it’s easy to fit asparagus into almost any meal. Some ideas: Sauté some asparagus tips for a tasty omelet. Go with steamed or grilled spears as a side vegetable for meat, fish or poultry. Snack on some steamed spears by dipping in some dressing.

  • Almonds

If you want something you can really dig your teeth into when you’re stressed try eating almonds. The crunching of almonds can help rid aggression. They are a great source of Vitamin B2 and E, plus they have magnesium and zinc. Almonds are high in fat but it is healthy fat. Vitamin C and vitamin E can fight free radicals that are caused by stress, and the free radicals that cause heart disease.

  • Blueberries

These little guys are very rich in antioxidants, and high in fiber, plus they are a low-calorie snack option that can help calm you down. They have stress fighting vitamin C. You can put them with cottage cheese or as a snack on their own.

  • Green Tea (L-theanine)

Many people reach for caffeine when they feel pressure to meet deadlines. If you grab coffee try a healthier alternative, such as green tea. Green tea has antioxidants and it can help balance out the body. Research shows that L-theanine helps curb a rising heart rate and blood pressure, and a few small human studies have found that it reduces anxiety.

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