The laundry needs to be done, your deadline is fast approaching, and the phone won’t stop ringing.

Stress creeps into our lives everyday, and it’s no secret that food helps us escape these stresses – even if it’s just for a moment. A romantic dinner, peaceful breakfast alone, or a much needed lunch break can all help us recharge.

What you may not know is that there are specific “good-mood” foods that reduce stress. What are they? Wholeliving.com has constructed a list of the best stress reducing foods, which includes foods that contain:

• Vitamin B6 – Avocados, baked potatoes (with skin), bananas, chickpeas, yellow-fin tuna, steamed green beans
• Vitamin B12 – Clams, milk (fat-free), plain yogurt (fat-free), salmon, sardines, chicken
• Folic Acid – Asparagus, chickpeas, lentils, oatmeal, orange juice, dark leafy greens
• Magnesium – Almonds, amaranth, spinach, sunflower seeds, tofu, wild rice
• Vitamin C – Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, orange juice, red and green peppers, strawberries

Within the article, you will also find great recipes that include these delicious stress relievers.

What foods put you in the best mood? Click here to comment and let us know!

Bon Appetit!