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By Elizabeth Cohen, Senior Medical Correspondent

Updated 1400 GMT (2200 HKT) April 18, 2017

Blueberries contain antioxidants that improve your reaction to stress, so if you're feeling the pressure, grab some of these. Click through our gallery to see other foods that help reduce stress.
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Blueberries – Blueberries contain antioxidants that improve your reaction to stress, so if you're feeling the pressure, grab some of these. Click through our gallery to see other foods that help reduce stress.
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Pumpkin seeds, as well as flaxseed and sunflower seeds, contain magnesium, which is known to alleviate depression, fatigue and irritability -- all side effects of stress.
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Seeds – Pumpkin seeds, as well as flaxseed and sunflower seeds, contain magnesium, which is known to alleviate depression, fatigue and irritability -- all side effects of stress.
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Cashews contain zinc, which could help in reducing your anxiety.
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Cashews – Cashews contain zinc, which could help in reducing your anxiety.
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While the tryptophan in turkey is known to make you sleepy, it also helps the body produce serotonin, which contributes to a happy mood. It can also have a calming effect.
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Turkey – While the tryptophan in turkey is known to make you sleepy, it also helps the body produce serotonin, which contributes to a happy mood. It can also have a calming effect.
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Spinach and other green leafy vegetables contain folate, which produces dopamine in your brain. This pleasure-inducing chemical helps you maintain your sense of calm.
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Spinach – Spinach and other green leafy vegetables contain folate, which produces dopamine in your brain. This pleasure-inducing chemical helps you maintain your sense of calm.
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