What to Eat to Cure Anything

What to Eat to Beat Stress

Omega-3 fatty acids in shellfish may boost your mood by reducing stress hormones, like cortisol. People who ate three to four ounces a day lowered their risk of anxiety, depression, and stress by 30 percent, according to a study from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain.

The curcumin in turmeric -- a spice in curry -- lowers stress levels by inhibiting cortisol secretion, says a study conducted in China.

In a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who ate four or more servings of calcium a day had a 30 percent lower risk of PMS symptoms like anxiety and irritability.

Eating one and a half to three ounces of pistachios daily can lower blood pressure when you're faced with a mental challenge by relaxing blood vessels, say researchers at Pennsylvania State University in University Park.

Vitamin C, which is abundant in these peppers, lowers stress by limiting cortisol production and stimulates the release of oxytocin, a feel-good chemical. When researchers at the University of Trier in Germany subjected people to the anxiety of public speaking, those who took 3,000 milligrams of C felt calmer and their blood pressure returned to normal faster than those who skipped C.

Ingredients
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1/4 cup low-fat milk
3 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed and cleaned
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3/4 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup grated carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons raisins

Directions
Saute curry powder and garlic in coconut oil for 1 minute. Add milk, shrimp, peas, rice, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook until veggies are tender. Top with pistachios and raisins.