Tikachu's Kitchen

A wrong choice of diet does horrible things to a human body. For example, it makes our body less immune to stress, creating mood swings and headaches. It practically makes our body’s chemicals go haywire: imbalanced hormones output, eating disorder, insomnia, lowered body immunity and of course, emotional distress. In this modern world, we almost cannot be free from stress. High demands in lives, loads of work, timeless activities, make us prone to stress.

There are several ways, however, to fight off stress, and one of the most healthy ones include changing your diet to stress-free food! These food can help you cope better with stress. Check out these life-saving meals:

The saturated oil in fish naturally contains Omega-3, which is the best natural anti-stress element. A study involving 3 taxi drivers with fish diet for 2 weeks showed that they were less prone to stress than when they did not eat fish.

2. Whole wheat products

Eggs are also high in omega fatty acids, protein, Vitamin D, fights off osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis as well as selenium which is used to treat cataracts, kidney disorder, cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is also a good source of anti-aging.

4. Walnuts

Walnuts contain a high level of potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium and coper, which have a great amount of anti-stress benefits. The best way to serve it: toss in salad :D

5. Soybean

Soy products such as tofu, soy nuts, soy crackers and soybean milk are well-known for the ability to decrease hormonal imbalance symptoms, one of which is stress. It has high level of isoflavone which prevent mood swings. (They’re especially good for women during PMS or in menopause ;D)

Avocado is rich with vitamin E, preventing skin from early aging. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids and potassiums, which makes you less prone to stress =)