Vitamin C rich foods to decrease Cortisol

Today I just realized that in one month, my little girl will have survived middle school. That is such a hard time in life. My focus this summer is to prepare her for all there is to come in High School. I'm excited for both of my kids for what next year will bring to them.

No wonder I have been so stressed out. Raising kids is sooo hard but, yes "oh"

so worth it!!!

Today's focus is on the top stress fighting foods. Foods containing vitamin c help to reduce "Cortisol" the stress hormone.

Vitamin C "prevented the expected increase in cortisol levels, it prevented the animals from exhibiting the known signs of physical and emotional stress, including loss of body weight."

"Vitamin C is present in fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and red and green peppers. One eight-ounce glass of fresh orange juice provides 97 milligrams of the vitamin.
It's also found in papayas, cantaloupes, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, asparagus and parsley. There's no vitamin C in animal food, and a small amount in raw fish."

Check out more on :

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/vitamin-c-stress-buster


So, this weekend I am focusing on reducing our families Cortisol levels with Vitamin C rich foods and healthy doses of exercise.
Tonight's menu is: Dip night ( Hummus of all different kinds...) Then using all the vitamin c rich foods for dipping. ( especially bell peppers:)!!!)

Friday Night Pizza will be the Cauliflower Pizza crust with roasted veggies ( Cauliflower, Bell Peppers)
Saturday may have to be a huge Veggie Salad!!!

Enjoy your week:)

Eat your Vitamin C :)