Healthy Breakfast with Super-Calming Foods

By: Jo Rosas
© Irina Wardas 

April is a Stress Awareness month, so we need to incorporate more super foods into our meals that can help us reduce stress and beat moodiness. The food we eat can have a very positive influence on our feelings, moods and behavior.

What if I tell you that you can start your morning with a mood elevating breakfast to reduce stress and make you happy for the rest of the day? This breakfast will help you feel calmer and more in control.

PEAR AND CELERY JUICE STRESS REMEDY RECIPE
Pear is rich in fiber, and studies show that fruit fiber might reduce breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women. Fiber also helps slow down sugar absorption in the blood which will help you with mood swings. Pear is also a source of B-complex needed for protecting nervous system.

Celery has components for a sedative effect and is considered a nerve tonic.

Aroma from ginger will help you relax and reduce stress.

Ingredients:
1 pear
2 celery sticks
1 inch ginger root

Directions:
Put all ingredients in a juicer, make a juice and enjoy.

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OATMEAL WITH FRUITS, BERRIES AND NUTS STRESS REMEDY RECIPE
A bowl of fresh cooked oats with some fruits and nuts is a perfect way to start your day.

Oats is considered a calming remedy for your digestion and mood. As any whole grain, oats are rich in fiber to help you get rid of constipation and balance blood sugar which helps reduce risk of heart attack and prevent breast cancer.

Oats also help the brain process tryptophan and keep us in a better mood.

Cook oats the way you prefer, add some fruits, berries and nuts to make the healthiest breakfast.

Bon Appetit!