5 foods to help you relax

If you’re feeling a little tense, Shona Wilkinsons has 5 foods to help to sort you right out!

Whether it’s work stresses, a busy family life or training commitments that have got you more stressed out than usual, it’s important to make time to wind down and relax before it gets too much. High stress levels can lead to weight gain, headaches and problems sleeping – not exactly what you’re after, right? Shona Wilkinson, nutritionist at NutriCentre has given us her top 5 foods to boost relaxation.

1. Dark chocolate

‘Dark chocolate helps to reduce stress levels in the brain as it contains serotonin, endorphin and dopamine, which are great hormones for modifying stress levels in the brain. Look for varieties which contain at least 70% cocoa.’