Almonds

Almonds can help reduce anxiety by increasing your levels of magnesium and Vitamin E. Magnesium helps you raise your serotonin levels, which helps regulate your mood and Vitamin E has been found to help prevent anxiety.

If you don’t like eating almonds, you can always drink a little almond milk or put some in your latte, but honestly, if you grind them up you can easily add some to cereal, yogurt, or you can get them in your…

Dark Chocolate

Research indicates that the flavonols found in dark chocolate increase blood flow to the brain and enhance signaling pathways. A better-functioning brain means you are better able to cope with stress and anxiety. It also helps you learn and be more productive.

And if you are one of those people who reaches for food as a coping mechanism for anxiety and depression (a behavior I hope you will work on changing) then consider grabbing some dark chocolate. It is better for your body than milk chocolate, and unlike other...