Given our collective frenetic pace of life, stress has become an unavoidable companion, either due to some illness, demanding relationships or a challenging atmosphere at work. When there is a build-up of uncontrolled stress, it can lead to major diseases like heart problems, high blood pressure and even depression. Some people turn to alcohol, smoking and even binge-eating as a means to cope with the stress in their lives. While these may make you feel better for the time-being, in the long run, they cause more harm than good. Read on for a couple of smarter options that you can include in your diet to help you deal with stress.

Nuts

Nuts are inherently blessed with generous amounts of amino acid tryptophan, which is known to be an excellent source of relaxation. Stress also plays havoc with your health in general, and nuts are rich sources of zinc and vitamins that help boost your immune system. Plus the mechanical task of removing nuts from their shells has a weirdly calming effect, and it serves as an effective way to keeps tabs on the amount of nuts consumed.

Yoghurt

The next time that you are feeling stressed out, swap the ice cream tubs for a bowl full of fresh yoghurt. Yoghurt contains probiotics that can help in reducing the brain activities that are related to emotional wellbeing, thus making it easier to cope with stress. Additionally, there is no way that you can go wrong by adding a generous dose of calcium, proteins and probiotics to your diet.

Salmon

The anti-inflammatory properties of the omega-3 fatty acids in salmon help in subduing the negative effect of the hormones, cortisol and adrenaline. This, in turn, helps you remain calm and collected, even in stressful situations. Those who are already suffering from heart diseases are advised to double their intake of salmon to help them cope with stress.

Dark Chocolate

Another reason for chocolate lovers to rejoice is that an occasional indulgence in dark chocolate aids in keeping your stress levels in check. We, of course, mean a piece or two, not the entire slab of chocolate. The cocoa plays a huge role in regulating your blood vessels to relax, it improves the circulation and also helps in lowering the blood pressure. While there are plenty of varieties to choose from, it is advisable to opt for the ones that have at least 70% cocoa.

If you’re looking for a longer-lasting dietary measure for coping for stress, Dr. Arun (#askdrarun), the co-founder of Pure Cure + Co., emphasizes on the role that Ayurveda plays in instant stress relief. He says, “There are multiple Ayurvedic herbs that can help calm and relax your mind and body. while simultaneously working as an antioxidant to protect you from inflammation, depression, and damaged muscle tissue.” Relax from Pure Cure + Co. guarantees effective relief from stress by combining the benefits of a host of herbs like Ashwagandha, Amlaki, Brahmi and Bala. You can achieve optimum results by taking one tablet twice daily, and backing it up with yoga and pranayams.

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