Is the COVID-19 lockdown stressing you out? These 5 foods can help you be calm and relaxed

Thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown many people report feeling stress and anxiety. Including the right foods to your diet can help you deal with this.

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Written By: Jahnavi Sarma | Published : April 15, 2020, 7:04 PM

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Stress is a chronic problem in today’s world. But now, suddenly, we see a different kind of stress. Thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown many people report feeling stress and anxiety. The fact that you can’t get out of the house is enough to trigger a stress response in many people. The constant media reports about the pandemic does not help things. Too much news regarding the disease and the spread also adds to the feeling of stress. Moreover, you don’t have that many outlets to take your mind off things. So, what do you do? Exercise is a good option as is cultivating a hobby. Or you can try some foods that are known stress busters. Here, we reveal a few foods that can bring down your stress and anxiety levels and help you be calm and relaxed in adverse situations.

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