Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, MPH is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience in the clinical area. She is a consultant at Kemtai, the virtual personal trainer company as well as on staff as a Clinical Dietitian at Pavia Hospital Hato Rey in Puerto Rico. Melissa is also a health and nutrition writer. She has her own blog called Fad Free Nutrition Blog. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences campus.
Reach for these 8 foods to curb your stress-eating and help you make healthier food choices, say nutritionists.
Eating crunchy foods such as nuts and seeds seems to help reduce tension in the jaw and neck, a common spot to hold stress. Packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, these nutritional powerhouses can help keep you satisfied as well.