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Women and Stress: 6 Foods That Calm Panic

Eat right to restore your sanity, reduce your panic and quell your stress -- you'll look better as a result

March 11, 2011 | by Robin Immerman Gruen | 21 COMMENTS

Embrace whole-grain carbs Gone are the days when carbohydrates were poo-pooed. Today, we applaud the variety that is whole grain, like brown rice or whole wheat pasta. Unlike the white types out there (bread, sugar, potatoes, pasta), whole grain carbs can actually raise serotonin -- which you need to help avoid panic, anxiety and depression. These foods also boast folate, which is linked to an increase in happiness and joy. Field's tip: Make yourself an open-faced sandwich with vitamin-rich veggies and cheese (to add protein and calcium) as an afternoon snack.

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i like these ideas....

by jenni84 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate

chamomile tea is my go to

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

Green tea does work.

by andyv1217 Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

My mom told me to keep a jar of peanut butter handy and to eat a tablespoon when I feel anxiety brewing. It really works.

by poisonberry Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 01:10AM Report as inappropriate

Field's favorite combo: Brown rice sushi that contains avocado, spinach and salmon. I am ready for this right now!

by alictasia Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 12:55PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

Now I know why I crave these things! Wow I'm on my way to a healthy and happier me and now I know why!Thank God I listen to my body!

by dail_mashek Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 06:59PM Report as inappropriate

I prefer either tea or coffee when I am stressed out. I just sit all alone. Don't feel like talking to anybody..

by shruti_sood Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:46PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome!

by queenphoto Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate

yes to green tea! It is just so nice to sit back & de-stress with a cup of the stuff! (Also helps with weight loss too!) And avocado is a good tip, some good suggestions here, exams in 3 months time, must remember to start trying these out!

by RaraGiggles89 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:59AM Report as inappropriate

I"m obsessed with Green Tea. There are so many healthy benefits to it. It has antioxidants and helps boost your metabolism!

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, January 23, 2012 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

I needed this! I drink green tea all the time but since i haventt had any in a while, ill look into these

by nudaru Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:44PM Report as inappropriate

well, no wonder I'm always tired - I have most of these issues - working on the clutter, and trying to eat more fruits and veggies

by lynn2u54022 Monday, January 9, 2012 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not the biggest fan of greek yogurt but I love tea (all types!)

by MissXu Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

i always like to find things that calm.

by shar_r Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 02:26PM Report as inappropriate

I would love to try and treat my anxiety with food rather then drugs, I just feel like it would be less stressful knowing what is really going into my body.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10:50PM Report as inappropriate

very helpful for me I am a stress ball

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

I always drink Green Tea. I'm vegan so most of what is said cannot be taken by me.

by ebbsandtides Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:47AM Report as inappropriate

Tea is really relaxing for me. Not necessarily the tea itself, but taking the time to make it, sipping it, relaxing with a book. :)

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:03PM Report as inappropriate

NOOOOOOO TO THE BREAD!! carbs are bad! i saw this movie called Fat Head and it really changed the way i think about food. humans were made to eat meat, veggies, and fruits, not processed things, including bread! too many carbs actually harms. there is SO much more to this! maybe i'll write a blog post about it... should i?

by kenya Monday, April 18, 2011 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate

the omega-3 fatty acids are so helpful! but i have also found that magnesium helps with my stress a lot

by rachel_bo Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 01:41AM Report as inappropriate

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