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.
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.
Reach for these 8 foods to curb your stress-eating and help you make healthier food choices, say nutritionists.