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Five (5) De-Stress Foods
July 24, 2013 By Felix Leave a Comment
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Stress has an affect on our aging process and by extension our life expectancy. How we handle this stress is important when it concerns our well-being. Stress can come at you in many ways, but they generally emerge during daily interaction with friends, family and coworkers. Some de-stress foods can help us deal with anxiety and daily stress.
“There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams.”
Kenneth H. Cooper.
One way we can de-stress is with the food we eat. Here are 5 de-stress foods that can lower your…
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