Try sipping on one of these drinks recommended by dietitians to soothe and calm your nervous system.
However, if you have anxiety disorder, these frazzled feelings do not go away.
Over time, anxiety can impact your ability to participate in daily activities.
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As many as 19% of U.S. adults have experienced prolonged anxiety.
Medication and therapy are the primary tools for tackling anxiety.
However, diet may also play a role in supporting your mood.
Its not just what is on your plate that will make a difference to your stress levels either.
Your overall hydration as well as what you drink can have a noticeable impact on your anxiety levels.
Read on to learn more about the best beverages for easing anxiety, according to dietitians.
The 4 Best Drinks for Lowering Anxiety
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The same calming effect that improves sleep may also ease anxiety.
Chamomile tea is beneficial for anxiety due to its active ingredient, apigenin.
Lower anxiety may be another benefit to add to the growing list.
While we generally recommend consuming whole fruits and vegetables (hello,fiber!)
over juice, there may be mood-boosting benefits to consuming a glass of 100% fruit juice.
Water
Feeling cranky and on-edge?
Pour yourself a glass of water.
Research has shown increased rates of depression and anxiety in people who drink less water, she says.
Incorporatemore hydrating foodsinto your diet.
3 More Stress-Relieving Beverages
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Milk
Eating a calcium-rich diet may be helpful for your mood.
One cup of low-fat milk provides nearly 25% of your Daily Value for calcium.
Ginger Tea
Ginger is well-known for its ability tocombat inflammation.
Try thisSoothing Ginger-Lemon Teaor a cup ofOrange-Ginger Tea.
The Bottom Line
Diet alone wont solve your anxiety.
When youre feeling stressed, leveling up your hydration can be a first step for lifting your mood.
Water is great, but we also love the anxiety-fighting drinks from this list like tea and fruit juice.
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