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Foods That Calm Your Nervous System

After a stressful day, how do you keep yourself relaxed? Well, here are some foods that calm your nervous system...

Your stressful lifestyle is a threat to your nervous system. But if you take certain measures to relax and clam your nervous system, you can minimise the damage.

When your body experiences panic or anxiety, most of your resources are wasted to protect the body from the effects of the stress.

That is why you feel depleted after a stressful day. But if you eat certain foods, you can boost your moods again.

Whey

Whey

Whey contains L-Tryptophan. This compound has a role in serotonin production. You need it to calm the nervous system down. Also, whey also contains L-Glutamine which promotes calmness.

Green Tea

Green Tea

Green tea has L-theanine which is an amino acid. It can naturally reduce your stress levels and make you feel relaxed.

Bananas

Bananas

Bananas contain magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6 too. Yes, bananas are the best snack when you wish to feel calm and relaxed. Bananas help in serotonin production. Serotonin makes you feel good. So, this fruit is a mood enhancing food.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A, B and C. Also, sweet potatoes are good in lowering your stress levels and blood pressure. Yes, they calm you down.

Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts

Its a good source for selenium. Yes, these nuts are also relaxing to your nerves.

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach prevents nerve damage. It also helps in the efficient function of nerves.

Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and lots of minerals. It also contains Magnesium and L-tryptophan. There is also a neurotransmitter known as anandamide in dark chocolate. It affects the levels of dopamine in your brain. That is why you feel good after you take a bite of chocolate.

Story first published: Thursday, March 30, 2017, 17:15 [IST]
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