20 Foods That Will Help You Relax! - Part Three

Posted on June 1, 2007
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20 Foods That Will Help You Relax - Part Three

11. Selenium is great for mataining mood balance. Brazil nuts are rich in this mineral and 3 or 4 a day will be enough, as well as providing a handy snack. Other selenium rich foods include rice, wheat, seaweed and seafood especially shrimp and tuna. I never knew that - I’m off to buy some Brazil nuts!

O12. Oily fish are rich in omega-3 essential fats. One of these fats, DHA is found in the brain in large quantities. Fish oils have been shown to alleviate depression and hyperactivity.

13. Magnesium-rich foods are vital to help calm the mind and balance moods, particulary if you are prone to PMS. Green leafy vegetables are rich in magnesium; other sources include dried fruit, nuts , seeds and legumes.

14. Pear, celery and ginger juice is a good mood booster. Pear is rich in potassium for brain function, celery is used by herbalists as a nerve tonic and ginger peps you up.

15. Selected herbs steeped in boiling water for 10 minutes provie a useful antidote for tension headaches. For 2 cups, use 1 1/2 tsps of mixed dried skullcap (a mild sedative), lavender flowers (soothing) and lemon verbana (calming). Strain and sweeten the mixture with a little honey. NB of course please make sure you check out with your doctor before drinking this if you are pregant or have any health problems!

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Rachel Larkin