Stress-reducing foods named – Nutrition

Therapist, nutritionist Natalya Andreeva, in an interview with Lenta.ru, named products that can help reduce tension and stress, Sports.kz reports.

First of all, she highlighted fermented foods: yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut. Andreeva explained that a person’s emotional state is directly related to the condition of the intestines, where up to 90 percent of serotonin is produced, a neurotransmitter responsible for a good mood. Probiotics in fermented foods support healthy microflora, helping the body better cope with stress, she said, calling for including at least one serving of yogurt or kefir per day in the diet, and adding sauerkraut as a side dish 3-4 times a week.

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