Stress is essentially a series of hormonal signals in your body that impact your emotions when you're exposed to threats. Control these internal triggers, and you’ll be able to fight it. How? Through healthy food.
Experts believe that a nutritious diet, over time, can help build your defenses against stress because your gut health is closely linked to your mental state. Fill your fridge with these healthy pick-me-ups so you always come out strong when pressures rise.
Bad stress can negatively impact your life, both mental and physical. Here’s a list of food that you can include in your diet to manage stress.
Omega-3 fatty acids naturally stimulate serotonin — a happy hormone produced in the gut to boost your mood. It’s usually found in mackerel, salmon and shellfish.
Fatty fish is loaded with the goodness of Omega-3, which is a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) provides two essential fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In fact, EPA and DHA help in reducing inflammation and promoting healthy brain function. Also, fatty fishes are also a great source of vitamin D.
If you do not enjoy seafood, flax seeds, chia seeds, and walnuts are also excellent source of fatty acids.
A blood sugar crash can induce fatigue, anxiety or brain fog. Balance your blood sugar levels by eating fruits and vegetables packed with fibre so you can productively power through the day.
Nutrient-rich foods like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts can help lower inflammation in the body, which in turn can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Much like vegetables, fruits are also beneficial to your mood disorders. Don’t forget to add apples, plums, and berries to your diet when you feel anxious.
The gut produces the same happy hormones as the brain does. Keep it healthy to lower your stress levels by supplying it with good bacteria from fermented food. Stock up on all your probiotic pick-me-ups — a big jar of kimchi, a tall bottle of kombucha, or small cups of yogurt.
Yogurt and other fermented foods help in brain development and are great for relieving anxiety. Eating yoghurt helps in reducing chronic inflammation, which are responsible for anxiety, stress, and depression.
Chocolate helps in instantly lifting your mood and can also avert anxiety attacks if consumed properly. Chocolate feels like such an indulgence that it can be a real treat to simply savour a piece of it, which can help to reduce stress.
Sometimes, it’s the simple things that can solve the biggest problems. Drink more water to reduce stress because dehydration is linked to a higher risk of anxiety, according to multiple studies. Add lemon slices to your water to give yourself a vitamin C boost — also known to ease stress levels.
Having an organized fridge that responds to your needs can also be stress-relieving. Easily maintain the freshness and taste of your food, and remain cool-headed with the UltimateTaste 900 Refrigerator.
The Electrolux UltimateTaste 900 refrigerators are equipped with TasteSealFlex compartment that can easily adapts to the temperature you need. This space offers five temperature presets from -23°C to 7°C, allowing you to expertly store any type of food, from fresh vegetables, to tender meat and fish, or cold drinks and ice-cream.
Plus, whenever you need a refreshing drink, our fridges can give you a glass of ice and water at the touch of a button with AutoIce feature.
Check out some of our UltimateTaste refrigerators below:
Experts believe that a nutritious diet, over time, can help build your defenses against stress because your gut health is closely linked to your mental state. Fill your fridge with these healthy pick-me-ups so you always come out strong when pressures rise.
Bad stress can negatively impact your life, both mental and physical. Here’s a list of food that you can include in your diet to manage stress.
Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids naturally stimulate serotonin — a happy hormone produced in the gut to boost your mood. It’s usually found in mackerel, salmon and shellfish.
Fatty fish is loaded with the goodness of Omega-3, which is a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) provides two essential fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In fact, EPA and DHA help in reducing inflammation and promoting healthy brain function. Also, fatty fishes are also a great source of vitamin D.
If you do not enjoy seafood, flax seeds, chia seeds, and walnuts are also excellent source of fatty acids.
Fibre
A blood sugar crash can induce fatigue, anxiety or brain fog. Balance your blood sugar levels by eating fruits and vegetables packed with fibre so you can productively power through the day.
Nutrient-rich foods like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts can help lower inflammation in the body, which in turn can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Much like vegetables, fruits are also beneficial to your mood disorders. Don’t forget to add apples, plums, and berries to your diet when you feel anxious.
Fermented food
The gut produces the same happy hormones as the brain does. Keep it healthy to lower your stress levels by supplying it with good bacteria from fermented food. Stock up on all your probiotic pick-me-ups — a big jar of kimchi, a tall bottle of kombucha, or small cups of yogurt.
Yogurt and other fermented foods help in brain development and are great for relieving anxiety. Eating yoghurt helps in reducing chronic inflammation, which are responsible for anxiety, stress, and depression.
Dark chocolate
Chocolate helps in instantly lifting your mood and can also avert anxiety attacks if consumed properly. Chocolate feels like such an indulgence that it can be a real treat to simply savour a piece of it, which can help to reduce stress.
Lemon water
Sometimes, it’s the simple things that can solve the biggest problems. Drink more water to reduce stress because dehydration is linked to a higher risk of anxiety, according to multiple studies. Add lemon slices to your water to give yourself a vitamin C boost — also known to ease stress levels.
Having an organized fridge that responds to your needs can also be stress-relieving. Easily maintain the freshness and taste of your food, and remain cool-headed with the UltimateTaste 900 Refrigerator.
The Electrolux UltimateTaste 900 refrigerators are equipped with TasteSealFlex compartment that can easily adapts to the temperature you need. This space offers five temperature presets from -23°C to 7°C, allowing you to expertly store any type of food, from fresh vegetables, to tender meat and fish, or cold drinks and ice-cream.
Plus, whenever you need a refreshing drink, our fridges can give you a glass of ice and water at the touch of a button with AutoIce feature.
Check out some of our UltimateTaste refrigerators below:
- Storage space for all types of food and drinks.
- TasteLockPlus keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- AutoIce maker ensures you always have ice at hand.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteGuard keeps your fridge smelling fresh*.
