Top Five Stress-Busting Foods   
 
  
  
  
 
It seems like all around, there is some degree of stress. With busier and busier schedules 
and more demands from jobs and family one tends to get more stressed out than ever.  
 
Did you know you can fight the effects of stress to some degree by just adding certain 
types of food to your diet? 
 
1. Whole grain pasta/popcorn- These food contain good carbs which can boost 
serotonin to help reduce stress. These include foods such as whole grain bread,   
brown wild rice or popcorn.  
2. Tea (black, green or white) - A warm drink of tea helps to smooth frazzled nerves.  
Coffee contains caffeine which can cause agitation. Tea contains flavonoid 
compounds which are beneficial to your health. Flavonoids are known for their 
antioxidant activities which boost the immune system and also help to reduce 
cancer and heart disease.  
3. Dark green Leafy Vegetables- These contains high levels of B vitamins which are 
a group of stress relieving vitamins that also calm anxiety and depression.  
4. Nuts and Seeds- These contain high levels of B vitamins as well and magnesium 
another mineral that also provides serotonin production.  Be careful with these 
because they add extra calories to your diet. Stick to at least 15 cashews or nuts 
daily to lower caloric content.  
5. Citrus Fruits and Berries- Fruits like grapefruit, kiwis, and strawberries are 
excellent sources of Vitamin C. Vitamin C are a stress busting vitamin as well. 
Vitamin C in citrus fruits is involved in the production of collagen which helps to 
keep skin firm and reduces wrinkling to help you hide the effects of stress that 
you already have.     
                                    
     
 
You don’t have to pop a pill or have to be a exercise master to reduce the amount of 
stress in you life, just add some of these stress busting foods to your diet and you will be 
on your way.  
 
 
Reference 
Tsang, G  & Newberry C. (2008). Retrieved April 30 from http://www.prevention.com