7 best foods to reduce anxiety

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Ahhh…anxiety.

Yes, it’s never pleasant to feel the heart beating wildly in your chest, that sweat which comes out profusely from your skin, to have those worrying thoughts hammering to your brain.

Either you experience subtle signs of anxiety or you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, you can reap awesome benefits when you fuel your body with the right kind of food.

Recent research found that foods naturally rich in magnesium may help a person to feel calmer. Examples include leafy greens, such as spinach and Swiss chard.

Other sources include legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Foods rich in zinc such as oysters, cashews, liver, beef, and egg yolks have been linked to lowered anxiety.

Some studies found that omega-3s may help reduce anxiety. There is also a link between probiotic foods and a lowering of social anxiety.

Eating probiotic-rich foods such as pickles, sauerkraut, and kefir was linked with fewer symptoms.

DISCLAIMER VISUALLY – We are not mental health professionals. This is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only.

It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

If you care about mental health, please read studies about how anxiety and PTSD can strongly change your brain, and 6 daily habits to reduce stress & anxiety.

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