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Ways to manage stress with food

Posted Jan 07 2009 7:02pm

Food is not only necessary for our survival but it can also provide a way to manage stress. Stress can create a lot of problems to our mental and physical health. Managing stress with food is about consuming those foods that can give your body those ingredients and energy to cope with the daily life obligations that are the major causes of stress.

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Foods that can help you manage stress

Foods rich in protein – Gain More energy

You can manage stress by consuming foods rich in protein. The proteins are broken into amino acid during the process of digestion. A particular amino acid, the tyrosine, contributes to the increase of chemicals dopamine and epinephrine, which have the capacity to give the body energy and to keep you vigilant. Foods that have high concentration of protein are meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.

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