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By Justin Macy, CIVANA<\/strong><\/a>‘s Executive Chef<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your mind clear and reduce stress with healthy snacking and meals. Here are a few nourishing options that are great for brain health and mental clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil\nnuts<\/strong> are high in antioxidants, selenium and Vitamin E,\nwhich improve mood by reducing inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatty Fish<\/strong> such as salmon, trout and sardines are high in Omega-3, a fatty acid that has a strong cognitive function for mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark\nChocolate<\/strong> is high in tryptophan, which the body uses to turn\ninto mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, such as serotonin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs<\/strong> are an excellent source of protein and the yolks are\nhigh in vitamin D. Additionally eggs contain tryptophan, an amino acid that\nhelps create serotonin, which improves brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumpkin\nSeeds <\/strong>are an excellent source of potassium which regulates\nelectrolyte balance and manages blood pressure. Seeds are also high in zinc,\nwhich is essential for brain, nerve development and helps to regulate emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Tea<\/strong> contains an amino acid called theanine, which has\ncalming effects and may increase the production of serotonin and dopamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric<\/strong>, also known as curcumin, is a spice that can easily\nbe added to dishes and smoothies that helps to reduce inflammation and\noxidative stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamomile Tea<\/strong> has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities and is often used for its relaxant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check-out more Wellness At-Home Tips by visiting CIVANA Life Blog<\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CIVANA’s Executive Chef Justin Macy is dishing on which foods help to keep the mind clear and stress at bay.\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":15064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,1489],"tags":[4150,3858,103,4149,4148],"class_list":{"0":"post-15063","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-desert","8":"category-news","9":"tag-anxiety","10":"tag-civana","11":"tag-featured","12":"tag-healthy-eating","13":"tag-healthy-foods","14":"cs-entry","15":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"\n8 Nourishing Foods to Help Reduce 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