Crispy Salmon
Crispy Salmon in Vegetable Broth
Warm up and calm down with this recipe! Omega-3 fatty acids in fish such as salmon and tuna can help quell anxiety. Test takers who consumed more of the healthy fats for three weeks halted a surge in stress hormones when they were faced with a tough quiz, according to a study in Diabetes & Metabolism.
Hot Autumn Apple Oatmeal
Spoon up serenity with this warm fall dish! The B vitamins in oats stimulate production of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that sends soothing signals to your brain. Plus, since your body digests oatmeal slowly, you absorb the serotonin steadily.
Related: 5 stress-fighting superfoods!
Panzanella
Healthy people who were exposed to cold viruses were more likely to get sick if they were under stress, a study from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh finds. Even a brief bout of tension can influence your immune system, but vitamin C bolsters your body's natural bug barricades, so you can stay well. This salad boasts a full days worth of C!
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata
Three cups of spinach supply 40 percent of your daily magnesium, a mineral that blunts stress's effects on the body by stopping blood pressure from spiking. Sneak some in at breakfast with this dish!
Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies
This treat's pacifying powers are all in your head. "Cocoa boosts your body's levels of neurochemicals, which act on parts of the brain to help produce a sense of happiness and relaxation. Plus, at only 55 calories per cookie, these sweets will help you stay calm and slim!
MORE FROM SELF:
