The season to get merry can very often be the season to get angry. These food tips wiill help you stay as cool as the wintry weather.
The chaos of Christmas may leave you dining on mince pies washed down
with a couple of generous G&Ts, but they’ll hinder rather then
help. Nutritionist Juliette Kellow offers some advice for those of us already dreading the festive season.
Seasonal stress-busters
Turkey is packed with tryptophan, which boosts levels of serotonin, our very own calm-inducing brain chemical.
Salmon is another good source of tryptophan.
Stilton and
Brie are both loaded with nerve-calming B vitamins.
Brussels sprouts are great for topping up folate, a B vitamin that keep the nervous system healthy.
Nuts are a rich source of muscle-relaxing magnesium and stress-relieving B vitamins.
Satsumas are a fabulous source of immune-boosting vitamin C.
And three to avoid...
- Booze will dehydrate you, making it even harder to concentrate on what you need to do.
- Chocolates have a high sugar content and will send blood sugar levels on a rollercoaster ride, and the caffeine will make you even more anxious.
- Crisps and savoury snacks are loaded with salt, which will speed up dehydration.
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