At the start of second quarter, a lot of students are feeling stressed out by tests, projects and school in general. So, to help TMJH students stay a little less stressed, here are a few treats to combat anxiety.
1.Oatmeal is a great way to start the off the day. Besides lowering stress, it also lowers cholesterol, the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and it’s convenient and easy to make.
2. Berries are full of vitamin C and are proven to keep blood pressure down in high stress situations. Although blueberries have the most antioxidants, any kind of berry is good for keeping calm.
3. Chocolate, although difficult to believe, is full of healthy antioxidants and and has a link to good moods. Dark chocolate is the best sort of chocolate for staying healthy, and white and milk chocolate are not as good for you because they contain less cocoa.
4. Cashews protein rich and full of zinc these nuts are great everyday snack. Low levels of zinc are also related to depression and anxiety.
5. Chamomile tea is a great calming tea. Besides greatly reducing anxiety, it boosts the immune system, eases insomnia, and can help stop cramps.
6. Garlic strengthens the immune system, which can become damaged by stress. It’s also rich in allicin, a compound that fights cancers, heart disease, and the flu. They’re also great in soups and with pasta.
7. Avocados have tons of vitamin E and B, plus they are full of folate. Avocados can be used on practically anything, sandwiches, salads, and guacamole just to name a few.
8. Oranges are full of vitamin C, and they’re a nice snack anytime of the day. Oranges are some of the most popular fruits in the world.
9. Oysters although not everyones favorite, are super full of zinc and not half bad if given the chance.
10. Walnuts are another nut that stops stress, plus it’s full of polyphenols that are linked to preventing memory loss. Besides being easy to add to lots of recipes, walnuts are delicious all on their own.
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