Holiday stress? Enjoy some comfort foods.
Feeling a little overwhelmed after all the holiday hustle and bustle? Well, there are some foods that can help you de-stress. WebMD has a great article on Foods That Help Tame Stress . Are there really foods you can eat to help calm those stressed out nerves? Yes, there are and here are some suggestions. Comfort foods – no, not the whole gallon of ice cream. But try a bowl of oatmeal topped with some fresh fruit. For an extra treat, sprinkle on some brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped walnuts. How can a bowl of oatmeal help you de-stress? Believe it or not, oatmeal can raise your serotonin levels – the chemical that helps calm your brain cells. Oatmeal is also super healthy, full of vitamins and minerals and a good source of heart-healthy fiber. Enjoy some carbs for comfort – no, not the high sugar carbs that we all have been enjoying, but whole grain, complex carbs. Choose some whole grain b...