Pause for a Lovely Day...and FIT TIP (#153)

FIT TIP (#153): Eat to Beat Stress
Curry---The curcumin in turmeric (a spice in curry) lowers stress levels by inhibiting cortisol secretion.
Milk---In a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who ate four or more servings of calcium a day had a 30% lower risk of PMS symptoms like anxiety and irritablility.
Red Bell Pepper---lowers stress by limiting cortisol production and stimulates the release of oxytocin, a feel-good chemical.



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