Have you ever felt backed up against a wall, with the odds stacked against you?
Are you often stressed out? If so, you might be relieved to know that eating foods that are high in minerals and antioxidants can actually help fuel the body throughout the day and reduce stress, according to Allison Krause, a registered dietitian at Ohio State University.
“Stress can make you sick,” says Dr. Esther Sternberg, a research scientist at the National Institutes of Health who has extensively studied the connection between health and emotions.