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Stress has become a part of modern society, we're more stressed than we've ever been. People of all ages experience stress related to work, education, relationships and environment they live in, especially during the pandemic faced now.

According to Everyday Health, stress eating is effective to help with stress management, provided we choose healthy option. Here are 5 food options to eat when stressed.

1. Warm, Soothing Foods  

A hot cup of tea always hits the right spot to calm our nerves, According to nutritionist drinking hot drinks can have a calming and soothing effect on you and certain herbs used to make hot drinks are believed to have a relaxing effect on their own.

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2. Dark Chocolate

Usually, dessert isn’t a good choice when you’re stressed, but dark chocolate may be an exception. Chocolate could help reduce stress in two ways — via its chemical impact with antioxidants, which is believed to also lower levels of stress hormones in the body and its emotional impact. Chocolate feels like such an indulgence that it can be a real treat to simply savor a piece of it, and that feeling alone can help reduce stress.

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3. Banana

Next time you decide top stock up on snacks, remember to get bananas as its a healthier option and a supposed stress reliever. Banana is known to be rich in Potassium and Magnesium; with helps promotion reduction in stress levels.    

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4. Fish

Next time you’re stressed and decide to head out for a meal, fish should be in the menu as fish helps improve ones mood. Studies have shown that the Omega-3 Fatty Acid in fishes can reduce depression. According to Harvard Medical School Omega-3s can easily travel through the brain cell membrane and interact with mood-related molecules inside the brain. They also have anti-inflammatory actions that may help relieve depression.

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5. Water

The easiest and best option to consume while feeling stressed. Be sure to hydrate frequently as dehydration while being stressed only makes it worst. Studies have shown that dehydration leads to higher cortisol levels, the stress hormone making it harder to deal with everyday issues.

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If you do feel like experiencing extensive stress, it is always advisable to consult an expert for the best results.

Do you have a comfort food that helps you cope with your stress? Tell us in the comments!

Info via Everyday Health