Foods That Will be Able To Fight Stress

THERE is no dietary "magic bullet," but you can help curb the effects of stress by getting the nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Pay special attention to these foods:

Whole-grain breads help speed the amino acid tryptophan to the brain. There, tryptophan increases levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, thought to act as a sedative.

Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte that conducts nerve impulses and helps keep the brain's neurotransmitters working properly. Other good sources of potassium include poultry, milk, cheese, apricots, whole grains, nuts and legumes.

Fish is rich in B vitamins, as are avocados, potatoes, and beef. Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings have been associated with insufficient quantities of these vitamins.

Rice is rich in thiamine (vitamin B-1). Some researchers have linked deficiency in thiamine to mental illness, including depression. You can also find the thiamine you need in pork, fish, beans, sunflower seeds, enriched breads and cereals.

Artichokes and other green vegetables such as spinach are loaded with magnesium, crucial to the body's general defence against stress. Wheat germ is another excellent source of magnesium, along with soybeans, bananas and peanuts.

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