Last week I talked about choosing nourishing food instead of junk food when you reach for a snack. This week, I thought I would give you a suggestion for a food that is a great snack, is healthy, and can help you manage your stress. This amazing, perfect food is an orange!
Oranges are rich in vitamin C and we all know that vitamin C strengthens the immune system. Since it is so hard to get anything done when we are sick, this alone is a good reason to eat more oranges or drink more orange juice when you start to feel the least bit run down or stressed. Additionally, studies suggest that vitamin C can lower the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol. Not a bad way to manage overwhelm, right?! And while taking vitamin supplements are fine, getting the vitamins straight from their food source is even better because our bodies can more easily absorb them in this state. So have a glass of OJ at breakfast or pack some oranges in your lunch bag for that late afternoon snack. Yum!
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