9 foods that lower stress levels

POSTED: 10:22 AM PST Jan 17, 2013 UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Jan 17, 2013

Reach for these foods the next time you're stressed out.

turkey burger on bun with french fries — 13 / 20

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The now infamous amino acid L-tryptophan really does make you feel relaxed, or even tired, after you eat turkey. It also boosts your mood via seratonin.

stress

broccoli stalks on white background

Stress Foods - Green Vegetables1

Stress Foods - Oranges

Orange Juice

salmon fish fillets on grill

Stress Foods - Salmon1

Stress Foods - Spinach

spinach vegetable leaves

Stress Foods - Sweet Potatoes

Stress Foods - Sweet Potatoes1

Thanksgiving, turkey, holiday, Christmas

turkey burger on bun with french fries

Stress Foods - Almonds

Stress Foods - Almonds1

Avocado

guacamole, avocado

Stress Foods - Dried Apricots

Stress Foods - Dried Apricots1

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