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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 60| Page 31 HELP FIGHT STRESS By Kalah Siegel Health Publishing notes that they're tied to a lower risk for heart disease and stroke. 6. Warm Milk can help you get a good night's sleep, Aiding Stress Management Sipping warm milk before bed is a centuries-old home remedy for getting a better night's sleep. If milk isn't your thing, other dairy sources, like yogurt and cheese, are excellent sources of calcium, according to MedlinePlus. If you're lactose intolerant, canned salmon with soft bones, almonds, sunflower seeds, and green leafy veggies (like kale, broccoli, turnip greens, and bok choy) are also sources of calcium. 7. Nuts are a great stress-busting snack, and they're high in healthy fat nuts are full of nutrients, including B vitamins, along with healthy fatty acids. Meyerowitz says B vitamins are an important part of a healthy diet and can help reduce stress. Nuts and seeds are also high in magnesium, and that's a plus, Figueroa says, because magnesium has been linked to better anxiety management. Findings from one review suggested that magnesium benefits individuals with mild to moderate levels of anxiety, but more trials are needed before making this treatment recommendation across the board. 8. Citrus Fruits and Strawberries contain vitamin C, which helps fight stress. Some studies have found that high levels of vitamin C may help ease stress levels. One double- blind study reported that vitamin C reduced stress levels in participants taking 500 mg per day. Another review found that vitamin C supplementation could improve symptoms of stress-related disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Eating fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and strawberries is a good place to start. 9. Probiotics can create a healthy gut microbiota, helping you manage stress. The best way to support healthy gut hormones is with good-for-you bacteria called probiotics. 10. Foods High in Fiber may reduce stress and anxiety. Fiber-rich foods are gut-friendly and can play a role in lowering stress. According to one review, a high-fiber diet may be linked with reduced anxiety, depression, and stress. To add more fiber to your diet, you can eat beans, green peas, berries, almonds, pistachios, flaxseed, sesame seeds, and lots of greens, like kale and broccoli. Whole grains are also fiber champs. A blood sugar crash can induce fatigue, anxiety, shaking, irritability, and trouble concentrating. There's a hormonal response when blood sugar gets low — a rapid release of epinephrine and glucagon, followed by a slower release of cortisol and growth hormone, according to the University of California, San Francisco — so keep the pantry full of fiber-rich foods and avoid blood sugar spikes and plummets brought on by empty carbs, such as chips and candy. it's simple. it's simple. Introducing nutritional support so advanced... SUPPORTS YOUR HEALTH WITH A PRECISE BLEND OF ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS † Formulated using the latest scientifi c research Designed for high absorption • Quality crafted by Solgar NEW SCIENTIFICALLY-DESIGNED SOLGAR ® MULTIVITAMINS: Just one capsule. Just the right nutritional support. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. FOLLOW US • solgar.com NEW SCIENTIFICALLY-DESIGNED SOLGAR ® MULTIVITAMINS: ©2023 Solgar, Inc.