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

"A complex carbohydrate snack, such as fruit or brown rice will provide a very soothing effect to the brain, and help to relieve a dark mood," says Ostrower. She says whole grains are rich in complex carbohydrates, which promote stable blood sugar levels, and also promote the production of serotonin (aka the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good and calm and not like the world is about to end).

But also be careful what you pair your whole grains with, since Ostrower warns that "when combined with protein or fat, complex carbs will be stabilizing, but will not provide as much soothing power."

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