6 Foods That Can Help With Anxiety, According to an Expert

According to Quartz, nearly one in five US workers experience debilitating anxiety or depression — and the younger you are, the worse it gets. Thirty percent of respondents who are in the millennial or Gen Z group responded to a survey saying that they experienced anxiety to point where it disrupts work "all the time" or "often."

The number in itself is depressing.

But there are ways to help cope with your anxiety and depression, including adjusting your diet. Of course, it's not a cure-all and if you are feeling constantly anxious or depressed, we recommend that you see a licensed professional or go to your doctor for help. As a person who has both generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, I know that medication and therapy is there for a reason — and if you can get help in any form, please do try to do so.

Still, you can try to eat yourself (a little) happier: I spoke to Nikki Ostrower, founder and nutritionist at NAO Wellness, to get her thoughts on what she calls "good mood foods" and she had lots of great tips. Keep reading to see her top suggestions.

Image via Imaxtree