{"id":18200,"date":"2015-10-14T17:13:30","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T22:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/?p=18200"},"modified":"2015-10-14T17:54:26","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T22:54:26","slug":"foods-can-pave-the-path-to-stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/foods-can-pave-the-path-to-stress-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods can pave the path to stress relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By Jennifer Ball<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dietitians recommend eating foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories to boost nutrition but also relieve stress. Vegetables can be a great source of nutrients without the adding extra calories to burn at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>This means opting for the salad bar instead of the ice cream bar, said Northwestern University registered\u00a0dietitian Karen Sechowski.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comfort foods such as cookie dough may seem like the best option for stress relief, but they&#8217;re definitely not going to be worth it in the long run. It tastes really good at first, but then you crash, she said.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That crash won&#8217;t happen with fruits and vegetables and they offer the bonus of antioxidants. Antioxidants can be a great way to boost your immune system and to help relax stress. Blueberries and pomegranates are rich in antioxidants\u00a0 that reduce toxic elements in the body. Antioxidants can be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> found in green or white tea or a sweet white or red wines.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oxidation reactions create free radicals in the body, Sechowski said.\u00a0 Antioxidants stop those reactions from happening, she added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eating provides social interaction and relaxation, she said. But while food is a versatile stress reliever, it should not be used to solve people\u2019s problems for them. Food is meant to be enjoyed, she said.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThere\u2019s a fine line between using it as something that will make you feel better versus something you will enjoy,\u201d Sechowski said. When experiencing a strong emotion, it may be smart to take some deep breaths instead of eating or drinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food is meant to be enjoyed, she said. If you want a food, eat it. Rather than sticking to a strict diet, it\u2019s better to have a more well- rounded diet. After suppressing those cravings, you might binge\u00a0 later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Like most things in life, the key is moderation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comfort foods can relieve stress, too, said Sarah Krieger, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. These are the foods that are associated with positive childhood memories, she said. That could range from a bowl of cereal to a snack of chocolate pudding or a cup of ice cream, she said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, these are typically foods that are high in calories, high in fats, and high in sugar, she said. As long as your weight is normal and you don&#8217;t have chronic disease such as diabetes, then any food can be enjoyed as part of an overall healthy diet, Krieger said.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"feature caption\">\n<p>Photo at top. By Jennifer Ball\/Medill<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jennifer Ball Dietitians recommend eating foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories to boost nutrition but also relieve stress. Vegetables can be a great source of nutrients without the adding extra calories to burn at the end of the day. 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