The competition for exams in Hong Kong is fierce, and the heavy workload often forces children to work from 11pm to the early morning. Not only do children have a lot of stress, but they also have no energy to go to school the next day. The pressure of homework not only affects children, but many parents also feel headache and heartache for their children. Nutritionists teach everyone 7 foods that reduce learning stress, which can help children eliminate fatigue, relieve stress, and fill them with energy.

7 foods that reduce study stress

brown rice

Since brown rice reduces the grinding process, it retains rich vitamins B1, B3 and B6, which can coordinate the body's energy metabolism and eliminate physical fatigue.

Low-fat milk

The calcium in milk can act as a natural stress reliever, stabilize mood, reduce mood swings and anxiety, etc. A cup of skim milk can also reduce flatulence and relieve stress.

Green pepper

Green peppers contain antioxidants, which reduce the attack of free radicals on cells in the body and produce a stress-relieving effect.

banana

Bananas can not only prevent constipation, but also produce "happy hormones" for the human body, relieve psychological stress, and keep the mood happy. Bananas are rich in potassium, which can replenish positive energy and keep the nerves in a more excited state. Therefore, bananas have the reputation of "happy fruit".

Momordica charantia

Bitter melon has antioxidant and anti-fatigue effects. It can also prevent vision loss, lower blood sugar, and improve digestion and absorption.

Dark Chocolate

Eating dark chocolate can improve your mood because it can release endorphins in the brain that fight stress. Eating dark chocolate when you are in a bad mood can help relieve stress and boost your spirits. In addition, dark chocolate can also be antioxidant and keep skin cells healthy.

Nuts

Children who are under a lot of stress can eat nuts such as peanuts, walnuts and pistachios. They are rich in nutrients such as B vitamins, zinc and magnesium, which can stabilize nerve cells, relax muscles and quickly increase vitality.

Improve children's learning ability

The human brain function changes over time, and the preferred food for promoting intellectual development is DHA, which is very important for improving the human brain's memory and thinking ability. Therefore, fish oil can be supplemented on a regular basis to increase muscle strength and intelligence at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.

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References : Eat Behav., Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Aug 1,

Published in final edited form as: Eat Behav., 2015 May 8;18:84–90, doi: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.04.006