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Stress Relief Food Is Soothing Nourishing The basic qualities of stress relief food are: Fresh and Natural - old, stale and processed food creates a toxic burden on the body which is stressful. (Anything you purchase in a bottle, box or can is suspect.) Whole and complete as nature provided, rather than refined or processed. For example, whole grains are an excellent source of B vitamins which are important for stress relief. Rich in fruits and vegetables - these natural, colorful foods are high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phyto-nutrients. They are potent stress relief food. (Years ago, one Ayurvedic doctor told me to eat mainly fruits and vegetables. I discovered that if more than half of every meal I ate was fresh vegetables or fruits I felt much better.) Low in oil and grease - frying foods and adding oils tends to create a digestive burden on our bodies. But a handful of fresh raw nuts and seeds can provide important essential fatty acids in a healthy way. Low in added processed sugars and refined carbohydrates so that blood sugar tends to stay more naturally stable. Moderate in quantity - starvation diets can be just as stressful as overeating and binging. Cooked naturally, avoid microwaves and Free of chemicals, pesticides and preservatives. Delicious - because the sense of enjoyment tends to reduce stress. Ideally, eat food which looks, smells, and tastes good. Eating a variety of foods rather than the same foods all the time will help to insure the nutritional needs of the body are met. Soups are soothing stress relief food Soups are very hydrating, nourishing, soothing, and easy to digest, especially if freshly made with natural, whole food ingredients. Soups are wonderful in the fal