Tips to Stress Less

Get the Right Nutrients

Hunger can worsen stress, so if it’s been awhile since you last ate, consider having a healthful snack. But, steer clear of vending machine sweets, which often contain energy-depleting simple sugars.

Instead, opt for a fruit rich in vitamin C such as an orange or kiwi. One study found that subjects who got 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C two weeks before a big event had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and lower blood pressure than those who didn’t get the vitamin.