Stress-Busters That Help You Lose Weight
When we're out of bandwidth, most of us go for the starchy, the sweet, the really-wrong-for-us. But eating the right foods can help you calm down and (hooray!) slim down too.
By Corrie Pikul
Bran Cereal and Low-Fat Milk
The new breakfast (and snack) of champions? Fortified bran cereal is packed with stress-reducers magnesium and folic acid, and the calcium has been shown in studies to reduce mood swings and anxiety in women with PMS. What's more, the extra fiber will carry you until your next meal, making it a great afternoon snack.
Calories: about 200
Saturated fat: about 2 grams
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Calories: about 200
Saturated fat: about 2 grams
Next: Anxiety-busters that don't require an Rx
Published 01/10/2013