Eat the stress!

1. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

2. Don't give in to the depression

3. The sources of tryptophan

4. Greenpower

5. Magnesium

1. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

The causes of stress can be many one can have problems at work or in one's personal life, the body is badly affected by an improper diet, excess caffeine, toxins, illness, and.. excess physical activity. Constantly elevated levels cause hypertension, weaken the immune system, disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland, lead to the deposition of fatty tissue around the internal organs (called abdominal obesity) and inhibit the synthesis of serotonin the hormone of happiness. However, eating has a calming effect on the person.

2. Don't give in to the depression

Low levels of serotonin are observed in people with depression. It is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan with the help of B vitamins and magnesium. Direct intake of serotonin does not affect the nervous system because it does not pass through the blood-brain barrier, whereas consumption of products rich in tryptophane, which is an exogenous amino acid, increases its synthesis and relieves the feeling of tension.

3. The sources of tryptophan

Chocolate is indeed soothing, but instead of sweet milk chocolate, it is better to choose bitter (with the highest cocoa content) or reach for raw cocoa beans. They are rich in tryptophan, magnesium, which acts as a neurotransmitter, and antioxidants that protect against stress inside the body's cells.

4. Greenpower

Green vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, legume, broccoli contain folic acid. Folic acid regulates the growth and function of all cells including is also essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline. Dopamine is responsible for stimulating and sensing euphoria, raising optimism.

5. Magnesium

Magnesium affects the proper functioning of the nervous system. Magnesium deficiencies cause problems with concentration, mood swings, irritation, and depression. In addition to the above mentioned cocoa, magnesium is also found in the cassava grass, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and garlic avocados.