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Keeping a Food Diary Can Reduce Stress

Weight loss is a huge issue in our country and millions of dollars are spent every year on diets and losing weight. For many, eating is a cause of stress in their lives; their relationship with food is a constant battle of counting calories, curbing cravings or losing weight. Recently there have been studies done [...]

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Foods that Fight Stress

To reduce stress, tame hunger and fight anxiety there are foods that you can eat that can help. Dark chocolate is a high flavonoid food shown to be relaxing and has the chemical phenethylamine that can enhance your mood. Skim milkĀ  warmed has been found to have a calming effect. Oatmeal is a carb that [...]

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Calm Your Mind by Watching Your Thoughts

Probably the biggest culprit of stress is our own mind, we are constantly thinking the same thoughts repeatedly and become agitated and stressed. Being able to calm your mind is a great skill to have and it takes some practice. Meditation is a great way to calm the mind and you only need as little [...]

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