Feeling anxious? 9 foods to snack on when you are stressed

Nuts Nuts like almonds, walnuts or cashews offer healthy fats and protein. And these are easy to carry so you can take them with you to the office as well.

Dark chocolate Dark chocolates have antioxidants and it has been proven that antioxidants help improve mood. It is best to consume when you are in a low mood.

Greek yoghurt Stress affects the gut negatively. Thus, in stressful times it is important to take care of the gut and consume Greek yoghurt that is high in protein and probiotics.

Fruits Fruits like bananas, berries or apples provide natural sugars and vitamins that are required by the body to counter the negative impact of stress. 

Popcorn This is a whole-grain snack that’s low in calories when air-popped. It helps to boost the mood due to the nutrients present in it. Thus, you can munch on this fluffy goodness guilt-free.

Hummus and veggies Carrots, cucumbers or bell peppers make up a good choice of snack when you are stressed. These contain a high amount of vitamins and fibre.

Cheese While cheese contains a high amount of fats not all of them are harmful for the body. Some help to relieve stress and a small serving is appreciated as it can be comforting.

Oatmeal  A warm bowl can be soothing and filling. At a time when you are stressed, it is important to have something that is soothing.

Eggs Eggs yolks contain Vitamin D, which can aid the nervous system. High levels of Vitamin D can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

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