Nine healthy foods that reduce stress

[Jamie D]

Gender dysphoria is most certainly a source of stress for me, and quite likely for many of our members.  Though the linked article here is not directed at transfolk, it is well worth considering.

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/9-foods-reduce-stress-levels-145300125.html

Don't stress! Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game...

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

Hmmmm.

Turkey
Green Vegetables
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes

Sounds like thanksgiving dinner.  Great now I can stress about overeating.

[Jamie D]

About the only food on that list I don't really like is broccoli.

[Devlyn]

Got my own list: Meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, lobster roll, fried chicken, double cheeseburger, potato pancakes, fried dough, and cheesecake.

[crazy at the coast]

Yeah, healthy foods aren't going to relieve stress for me. Its got to be pizza, liver and onions, lasagna, sketti or cheeseburger and fries. Sometimes, just candy will do it.

[Jamie D]

I am reviving this topic with some updated material
Top 10 Foods for Stress Relief

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Avocado and banana - high in potassium
Tea - herbals are especially good
Swiss chard - magnesium helps balance out cortisol
Fish - especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Whole wheat pretzels - carbs will boost serotonin
Carrots - the crunchiness helps relieve stress
Milk - B and D vitamins, calcium, and protein ease muscle stress
Yogurt - similar to milk
Tree nuts - almonds, pistachios, and walnuts help boost the immune system
Chocolate - dark is best

[cilian]

I'll just go for 1 tablet of shaklee b complex then I won't feel so stress  when I study for my exam.

[Renee]

I am reviving this topic with some updated material
Top 10 Foods for Stress Relief

Slide show

List

Avocado and banana - high in potassium
Tea - herbals are especially good
Swiss chard - magnesium helps balance out cortisol
Fish - especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Whole wheat pretzels - carbs will boost serotonin
Carrots - the crunchiness helps relieve stress
Milk - B and D vitamins, calcium, and protein ease muscle stress
Yogurt - similar to milk
Tree nuts - almonds, pistachios, and walnuts help boost the immune system
Chocolate - dark is best

I can go for the milk and chocolate, the rest, meh...

[Jamie D]

I'll take a mushroom pepperoni, with extra cheese. 

[Renee]

I'll take a mushroom pepperoni, with extra cheese. 

I pretty much exclusively go for the meat lover's pizzas unless I'm just getting couple slices at luigis, then its pepperoni since there is no real wait for that.

[Newgirl Dani]

Got my own list: Meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, lobster roll, fried chicken, double cheeseburger, potato pancakes, fried dough, and cheesecake.

Yeah, healthy foods aren't going to relieve stress for me. Its got to be pizza, liver and onions, lasagna, sketti or cheeseburger and fries. Sometimes, just candy will do it.

Jeez, that's the most out loud laughing I've done in a long time.  I'm going out for some stress food.  Gourmet Garlic Chicken Pizza     Dani

[Jaime R D]

geesh, trying to eat healthy would seem stressful in itself.   

[Jill F]

Wine is food, right? 

[Devlyn]

Wine is food, right? 

Yes! I'm a winemaker and I approve this message.

[Jaime R D]

I've posted 3 previous replies to this topic, but you wouldn't know it...

[Jill F]

OK my top 9.  Wine IS healthy in moderation. 

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Syrah/Shiraz (to you folks down unda)
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

"Red wine goes with meat, white wine goes with fish, and Ripple goes with potato chips." - One of my Drunkles

[Devlyn]

I've posted 3 previous replies to this topic, but you wouldn't know it...

I do, I can spot your new names the first time you post with them anyway.  Nyaaah, nyaaaaah!

[Rachelicious]

I found nine:

1. Chocolate: http://imgur.com/gallery/p4VjF
2. Eggplant: http://newnation.sg/wp-content/uploads/eggplant-dick.jpg
3: Macaroni: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61141RBTVrL._SY300_.jpg
4. Mango: http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/9/3/18/enhanced-buzz-12207-1378248963-12.jpg
5. Hot dog: veggie only, ball-park franks have diseases & stuff
6. Passion fruit: http://www.globalpost.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/gp3_slideshow_large/passion_fruit.jpg
7. Courgettes: self-explanatory
8. Cucumber 
9. Banana (...)

[Newgirl Dani]

OK my top 9.  Wine IS healthy in moderation. 

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Syrah/Shiraz (to you folks down unda)
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

"Red wine goes with meat, white wine goes with fish, and Ripple goes with potato chips." - One of my Drunkles

WoW, I dont know what those are but thiey sound more impressive than my short term wine adventures:  MD 20/20      A Dani from long ago