Stress Relievers That Help You Lose Weight

By Corrie Pikul

When we're out of bandwidth, most of us go for the starchy, the sweet, the really-wrong-for-us. But eating the right foods can help you calm down and (hooray!) slim down, too. Click through the slideshow to see stress relievers that help you lose weight.

Stress Busters That Help You Lose Weight

Stress Busters That Help You Lose Weight

1 of 5 A Turkey Spa Salad You know you should avoid sweetened, processed foods that will kick up your blood sugar. Instead, choose balanced meals that won't disrupt your natural chemistry, says Roberta Anne Lee, MD, the vice chair of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center and the author of The SuperStress Solution. She suggests a lunch of sliced turkey with avocado and lettuce. While it's a myth that the turkey will knock you out, this meal of protein and "good" fat will help you feel satisfied but not stuffed. Bonus: The potassium in one avocado (about 880 milligrams) can also help lower blood pressure. Calories: about 337 Saturated fat: about 5 grams

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As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.

Click through the slideshow below for more ideas on how to de-stress.

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