We’ve talked about it in more than one occasion is causing 80% of disease knows no gender or age and we are all exposed to suffer the consequences.

For many it is the great enemy of the century, growing at the same pace that modern society progresses and is able to put limits on everything you do so you do not achieve your goals.

He is stress, and greater or lesser degree all know from experience what it is.

Learn to manage it is key to living well, in good health and to achieve the objectives; so we propose a plan: you eat it with snacks.

How? With these 8 foods that we share below.

Meditation: The Key to ward off stress

¿Often contract the breath, you push the jaws, frown, and clench your muscles? You know that is the physical representation of stress … but goes far beyond.

Tension, irritability, fatigue, difficulty breathing, mood swings, hair loss, loss of energy, inability to concentrate … These are just some of the consequences of stress.

All you count them in detail in our article meditation “How to ward off stress to live better” . If you have not yet read we recommend you do before you read on to learn all that stress causes in you and how you can zoom out (you can read the article by clicking here).

Anyway, the truth is that to stop suffering the consequences there is only one solution: namely manejarl or.

The key is to control it, to know the causes that provoke it, know how to react when the first symptoms appear again and even put into practice techniques and exercises that prevent stress continues to expand.

To this can help the Silva Method Life , acting on the causes that cause you stress so you can zoom out and also complements it with techniques and tools that help eliminate forever stress (as the technique of the three fingers or water glass).

Thanks to the Silva Method also you can learn to meditate in Alfa and use that state to establish much healthier habits, eliminate problems or out everything that does not make you well (such as stress).

If you want to read more about all you can do yourself Silva Method you can expand your information here.

Since Silva Method we recommend that you at least take a few minutes a day to meditation (if you do not know where to start, we invite you to download our free lessons).

But besides meditation and the power of the mind, there are supplements that help stress disappears.

And that’s where foods come into play.

Mind Control: 8 foods that keep stress

Stress is in the air. It’s that easy.

We continually complained about the poor conduct of other drivers, in the office we irritated by the heavy workload, we are sorry for what we have to do during the day … There is always something that causes stress!

And the truth is that something is closely related also with food.

Experts blame an erratic diet as the predominant cause of stress.

So if a few weeks ago we share “three juicy recipes to ward off stress” , today we want to share you 8 foods that slow stress.

If you enter your feeding routine will make you feel more rested, vital, energetic and above all relaxed and away from such high stress levels. Take note:

# 1) yogurts. Yogurt is light and easily digested.

Like any dairy product is rich in tyrosine and therefore increases the level of serotonin in the brain, and that not only improves mood but relaxing.

Yogurt has the ability to influence the brain and relieve the nerves that remain stressed and so calm, so if you do not yet enter it into your routine.

And if you’re bored with the taste of plain yogurt you can always try fruit flavored, soy, cereals or other that catch your attention.

# 2) Chocolate black. We talked about it in our article “foods that enhance happiness” , and the truth is that dark chocolate has amazing properties to improve mood and simultaneously ward off stress.

Take a small portion every day and you’ll notice changes right away … Yes, the purer it in cacao, the better.

# 3) Citrus. Any fruit that you incorporate into your routine is welcome.

Fruits have natural sugar and that is very healthy for the body because among many other benefits are found to increase energy, improve mood, dispel nervousness and stress away.

# 4) Almonds. Not only serve to shine a brighter hair, but also function as stress relievers.
Almonds contain Vitamin B2, E, magnesium and zinc.

Vitamin B and magnesium are involved in the production of serotonin, which helps regulate mood and relieve stress.

Moreover, zinc combat some of the negative effects of stress, while vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps ward off stress and heart disease.

# 5) Herbal tea. The black tea or herbal tea is not only a good ally against weight loss but also helps improve mood and ward off stress.

Taking even one cup a day can have great benefits for the body and mind.

You can try the black tea or if you prefer chamomile, jasmine, tulsi plants or other variants of tea do wonders on your system.

Herbs not only act as medicine to calm and relax the mind, but also is a good opportunity for you to book even if they are 10 minutes for yourself and savor leisurely tea and appreciating every sip you take.

# 6) Fish. They are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids.

It also contains large doses of Vitamin B, specifically B12 and B6 are devoted to fight stress.

In fact, vitamin B12 is one of the most important involved in the production of serotonin, the happiness hormone which in turn relieves the stress.

Studies conclude even a vitamin B12 deficiency can even lead to depression.

# 7) Broccoli. Broccoli is a vegetable green as happy.

You can eat it alone or mix it with rice, salad, mushrooms, potatoes … Whatever you want!

And you’ll probably want to do when you know that has anti-stress properties.

Broccoli is packed with Vitamin B to relieve stress, including folic acid.

Also has a high fiber content, which is useful in the treatment of constipation and therefore avoids suffer irritable bowel syndrome is one of the long term effects of stress.

# 8) Ajo. Not only it is characterized by its presence even hours after being ingested, but also relieves tension and stress, and reduced levels of glucose in the body.

If you do not know how to include it in your diet, try to incorporate it into quick snacks and even rice.

Garlic is rich in antioxidants, which helps restore and calming stress levels.

Well, what did you think these 8 foods anti-stress?

From the Silva Method we know that a life without stress is possible, and when you learn to eliminate him away also the limits that prevent you from achieving what you propose.

We recommend that you meditate a few minutes every day and enter in your eating routine these 8 powerful foods to ward off stress.

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Because a life without stress, IS possible!