Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Too much stress triggers may affect your health and can out it at risk. Weakened immune system, insomnia, high blood pressure are some of the illness brought about by too much stress.

There are many ways to manage and even reduce stress levels and keeping one’s body remain healthy. Food can be one of your biggest allies — or enemies. It can make your stress levels go down or up, so it is important to make healthy food choices.  

According to WebMD, studies suggest that vitamin C can curb levels of stress hormones while strengthening the immune system. In one study of people with high blood pressure, blood pressure and levels of cortisol (a stress hormone) returned to normal more quickly when people took vitamin C before a stressful task.

While, consuming Complex Carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, can induce the brain to increase serotonin production and stabilizing blood pressure as a way to reduce stress. Moreover, Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fatty fish (such as salmon and tuna) and nuts and seeds (such as flaxseeds, pistachios, walnuts, and almonds) are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce surges of stress hormones and also confer protection against heart disease, depression, and premenstrual syndrome.

 So if ever, you feel like stress is haunting you, combat bad stress with healthy food choices. As they say, we are what we eat.  (PNC Rentoza/OIC-NPC Flores) 

Sources: https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-diet-for-stress-management