Amazing Foods That Help Relieve Stress

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile has been used for everything from relieving allergies to inducing sleep, even to help induce a state of deep relaxation prior to cardiac catheterization. Chamomile extract contains three hydroxylates-- apigenin, bisabolol, and luteolin-- that help relax muscles and blood vessels. Research has even indicated that chamomile may be helpful in treating people suffering from anxiety and comorbid clinical depression.

Ragweed allergy sufferers take note, however: chamomile is in the same family as ragweed, and some people experience oral allergic symptoms from consuming it. Otherwise, try a few cups of chamomile tea to help get you through times of stress. Chamomile tea can also be used as a base for soups, like creamy chamomile and cauliflower soup.