Anxiety seems to be a part of life for all of us. Technologies have brought about incredible multitasking and it just never ends. Nevertheless, there are many ways to combat anxiety and food is one of them. The idea is to maintain a healthy blood sugar level by taking in healthy fats and proteins while avoiding foods that are heavily laden with sugar. You’ll want to stay away from foods that contain caffeine and other stimulants. This kind of diet should help weight as well so you get to kill two birds with one stone sort to speak. Foods can actually have a profound effect on your mood. Too much sugar can create hyperactivity and run your brain into overdrive. Foods that are high in sugar as opposed to complex carbohydrates raise …show more content…
Both are rich in omega-3s. These real anxiety busters and they decrease inflammation in the body which helps to keep young feeling and looking.
Tea – any tea is good but I prefer organic green tea. Tea contains the amino acid L-theanine. L-theanine binds to GABA receptors and causes them to remain open longer. GABA is an inhibitory transmitter which keeps the brain from getting over excited. So, tea calms you down. Even though green tea contains caffeine, the L-theanine works in opposition to caffeine bringing about a balance of inhibition and excitation. Some people take GABA supplements to keep anxiety at bay.
Broth – make sure you grass-fed bone broth. This broth is high in glycine. This is an inhibitory neurotransmitter which calms the brain. Bone broth is known to promote a healthy gut. Intestinal issues often bring about depression and anxiety. Bone broth can help with that.
Vitamin B12 – This vitamin is important making red blood cells, methylations and neurotransmitter synthesis. Low B12 is known to generate neurodevelopment issues and psychiatric disorders. Try foods such as fish, liver, eggs, lamb and