17 Foods + Drinks to Calm your Anxiety and Stress Right Now [New Expanded List]

10. Have a bowl of oats

According to popsugar.com, oats contain tryptophan, melatonin, B6 and magnesium – all of which help calm your nerves and relax your mind.
If you’re anxious or can’t sleep – have a bowl of oats.
WAYS TO EAT OATS:

• Make a bowl of oatmeal. You can eat this any time of day, not just breakfast!
• Add some oats to a smoothie.
• Prepare overnight oats ahead of time, if you know you have a stressful the next day and won’t have time to prepare your oats in the morning. That way, you can still eat a calming bowl of oats.
• Add a banana or blueberries for added calming benefits.

11. Sip Some Chamomile Tea to Calm Your Mind

Chamomile has been used for thousands of years to help calm the mind + many other beneficial uses. According to verywellmind.com, chamomile is available as capsules, tinctures and teas.
Many people use it as a sleep aid or as a calming tea for stress or anxiety.
WAYS TO CONSUME CHAMOMILE:

• Purchase chamomile tea bags and make a hot tea to drink. 1-4 cups of tea a day is recommended, as needed.
• If you want to take a pill supplement – adults are recommended 400-1600 mg a day in divided doses. Experiment to see what works for you. If you need more, take more. If it’s to much, take less.
• Tincture – adults can consume 1-3 tsp per day as needed.  Drop into your mouth for consumption.

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