Considered one of the most commonly used foods by many women to calm their nerves. It has even been claimed that it creates addiction; and indeed, cocoa contains substances with a calming effect, in addition to the pleasure produced by its taste. However, the abuse of chocolate will allow you to add extra calories to your body and it can even produce an exciting effect.

A couple of ounces of dark chocolate (less caloric) can help you calm anxiety and provide fuel to your brain without adding hardly any calories.

The same happens with sweets: aside from chocolate, it is what we crave the most when we are nervous. The explanation is that carbohydrates cause an increase in the amount of insulin in the blood, which allows the secretion of tryptophan, an amino acid that transforms into serotonin, calming depression and anxiety. Fast-digesting sugars produce this effect almost immediately, so it should not surprise you that you crave sweets when you're sad. Once again, you should use them wisely to avoid giving your body excess fats and calories. In addition to jeopardizing our health and nervous system, being stressed can make us raid the fridge when anxiety takes over. Therefore, we must turn food into an ally. Furthermore, there are certain foods that can help us mitigate stress. Eating a balanced diet is essential to keep your body and mind in order and to prevent stress from affecting your stomach, your defenses, and your nervous system. Much of your physical and emotional stability depends on your menus. Recipes to Combat Stress Take note of these recipes to avoid stress that also provide nutritious elements and few calories. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Basic Chocolate Soufflé This chocolate soufflé has a fluffy and light texture. The chocolate flavor is delicious without being too overwhelming. Chocolate Lava Cakes Now you can prepare this Chocolate Lava Cakes dessert at home, just like in a restaurant. Oriental Chicken Lettuce Tacos These lettuce tacos are a delicious dish! The recipe is very easy and ideal for a last-minute dinner. Green Apple and Lettuce Salad A tasty salad with lettuce, green apple, cheese, and walnuts. The dressing is made with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. American Salad with Roquefort Dressing This salad comes with a Roquefort cheese dressing and is served with a whole piece of lettuce topped with the dressing and sprinkled with bacon and chopped tomatoes. Green Salad with Strawberries A delicious and fresh recipe of green lettuce with strawberries and a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.