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5 Foods to beat anxiety

Do not let anxiety bog you down, add these foods to your diet to reduce stress and anxiety levels.

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Written By: Shriya Sinha | Published : March 5, 2019, 5:09 PM

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Anxiety

According to World Health Organization (WHO) reports, approximately 3.6 per cent of the world’s population suffers from anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that show constant feelings of worry and fear, that are s strong that it interferes with your daily activities. Many lifestyle factors are responsible for it such as less time for healthy coping skills and absence of effective stress management techniques. Rapid breathing, restlessness, lack of sleep and concentration, a racy heart, butterflies in your stomach , etc. are some ways in which the disorder manifests itself. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms which have not reduced over a period of time, then consider seeking help from a psychologist. Here are a few foods that you can include in your diet to beat stress and anxiety.

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Yoghurt

Yoghurt: Consumption of fermented, probiotic foods help in reducing social anxiety levels. Yoghurt is loaded with lactobacillus, a probiotic bacterium which helps alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Almonds

Almonds: Almonds are power packed with magnesium which is effective in treating anxiety-related symptoms. This dry fruit is rich in stress-alleviating vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, selenium, which have a calming effect on individuals suffering from non-clinical depression, stress or anxiety.  Also Read - Can you be a silent carrier? Why genetic testing matters for thalassemia

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Avacados

Avocado: Rich in vitamin B6, avocado helps your body to produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin which influence your mood. Compounds such as riboflavin, thiamine and niacin, which are found in vitamin B, have a positive impact on your nervous system.