Suffer from Anxiety? 4 Foods to help manage it

Anxiety can be such a crippling thing to deal with. Of course people suffer from all different levels of anxiety from  feeling a little bit low or nervous, to full blown panic attacks which can even have physical consequences such as vomiting, sweating and shaking.

 If you do suffer from some form of anxiety it is really important that you talk it over with your GP to get the appropriate advice and help.

In saying that though there are things  that you can add to your diet to assist your overall anxiety management.

Almonds

Almonds contain iron which can assist in brain fatigue which can be a cause of anxiety. The also contain zinc which is important for creating a balanced mood.

 Blueberries

So many benefits come from blueberries with them having such a high anti-oxidant count. It is also believed that they have a natural sedation effect.

Wholegrains 

Wholegrains make you feel full which is important to prevent anxiety. They also contain tryptophan which converts to serotonin. Seratonin is what helps keep you calm.

Chocolate

Yes I hear you celebrating! Chocolate has an effect on our body by reducing cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone our body makes. Just make sure you are eating the dark chocolate variety ( more than 70% cocoa) so you are not consuming unnecessary sugar and remember portion control!

Lastly stay away from all foods high in sugar, fried and fatty food, alcohol and high GI foods as these can make anxiety worse.