At the end of a rough, stressful day at work, you are tired, overwhelmed and are in need of some physical and mental nourishment. Besides having a shower and hiding under the covers, what can you do?  What if I told you that there are certain foods you can eat that will act as stress busters! I call these 7 foods my little secret but have decided to share them with all of you. You can thank me later…

7. Asparagus

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This green vegetable is high in folic acid. Folic acid will help stabilize your mood. When you are stressed out, the body releases hormones that will affect your mood. I recommend seven spears that are a half inch thick, cooked and that would be twenty five calories. So you’re getting rid of stress while staying healthy. What more could you ask for?

6. Beef

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Yes, I know that often we see beef getting a pretty bad rep but it is a good dinner option if you are stressed out. Beef has a high level of zinc, B vitamins and iron. Just remember to not overdo it and you will be fine.

5. Milk

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Milk has a lot of antioxidants as well as Vitamins B12 and B2. It also has calcium and protein. Start your day off with a stress fighting, healthy breakfast – have your milk with some whole grain cereal topped with low-fat milk.