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How to De-stress with Food Marissa Vicario, Founder and Wellness Expert Marissa’s Well- being and Health www.mwahonline.com www.whereineedtobe. com © 2013 Marissa’s Well-being and Health

How to De-stress with Food

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You’ve probably heard of “stress eating,” chowing down on comfort food to manage stress, and you may even do it yourself once in awhile. While I don’t recommend stress eating to deal with emotions, there are actually some healthy ways to manage stress with food.

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How to De-stress with Food

Marissa Vicario, Founder and Wellness ExpertMarissa’s Well-being and Healthwww.mwahonline.comwww.whereineedtobe.com

© 2013 Marissa’s Well-being and Health

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How to De-stress with Food

• You’ve probably heard of “stress eating,” chowing down on comfort food to manage stress, and you may even do it yourself once in awhile.

• While I don’t recommend stress eating to deal with emotions, there are actually some healthy ways to manage stress with food.

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How to De-stress with Food

Dark Chocolate, almonds and tahini contain magnesium, a natural stress reliever.

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How to De-stress with Food

Sea Vegetables contain Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, also called the “anti-stress vitamin”

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How to De-stress with Food

Broccoli, oranges and avocado contain folic acid which plays a role in nerve function to lower stress levels

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How to De-stress with Food

Bananas are rich in potassium which regulates blood pressure

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How to De-stress with Food

Chia Seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids, essential for cognitive function – a clear, focused mind can help with handling stress in a healthy way