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Stress is a normal reaction to everyday pressures but can become unhealthy when it upsets your day-to-day functioning (APA,2020<\/a>). At this time, when we are living through a period of uncertainty due to the spread of the COVID19 virus that forces us to be confined<\/a>, we must pay special attention to our diet. Without a doubt, we are going to cook more, why not take advantage of this to include in our diet these 10 foods that help us reduce anxiety?\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Stress is a physiological response<\/a>\u00a0to a real or imagined threat. In situations of uncertainty, the body prepares to fight or flee, and the body needs more energy resources. That’s why, when we’re stressed, we crave more processed foods with hydrogenated fats and excess sugar or salt, momentary pleasures that unbalance the nervous system. By choosing healthy meals, we can relieve tension, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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These ten nutrients can help us keep the anxiety response under control:<\/p>\n

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1. BLUEBERRY<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blueberries, as well as\u00a0other berries<\/a>, contain anthocyanidins. These natural antioxidants help form serotonin and dopamine, the neurotransmitters essential for controlling the stress response.<\/p>\n

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