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Nervous before exams, interviews or dates? These foods may help you stay calm

From green tea to dark chocolate, these everyday foods can quietly calm anxious nerves and help your body cope better when stress hits unexpectedly.

By NES Web Desk

Feb 10, 2026 13:45 IST

You have memorised all your studies word for word. But your heart pounds when you go to take an exam. You end up spending time in the bathroom when going for an interview. Your stomach starts rumbling whenever you go on a date with someone new. Neural excitement increases whenever something slightly unusual happens in daily life. Many people suffer from this type of anxiety attack to varying degrees. For some, this problem occurs frequently. But many don't understand what to do when anxiety strikes. There isn't always a situation to meditate. However, eating certain foods can reduce nervous tension.

Green Tea

Green tea helps reduce anxiety. This beverage contains amino acids that reduce neural excitement. You can drink green tea to keep your mind calm. Drinking two cups of green tea daily can help you avoid this problem.

Dark Chocolate

Can't control your anxiety at all? Keep dark chocolate in your bag. Bite into chocolate whenever anxiety builds up. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that prevent brain inflammation. Besides, it helps in the secretion of 'happy' hormones in the body.

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Yogurt

Yoghurt helps reduce anxiety. Many people feel the urge to defecate when anxiety builds up. You can eat yoghurt to avoid this problem. It contains probiotics, which are beneficial for intestinal health. As a result, brain health also remains good.

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Brazil Nuts

You can also keep Brazil nuts in your bag. These nuts contain selenium, which is a type of antioxidant. You can eat Brazil nuts to reduce anxiety. This nut is particularly useful in reducing anxiety in children.

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Raw Turmeric

You add turmeric to your daily cooking. But if you suffer from anxiety, also develop the habit of eating raw turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, which reduces oxidative stress in the body. Raw turmeric takes care of mental health.

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