11 Foods and Beverages That May Promote Calm

I spoke to to US News and World Reports about some foods and beverages that can help promote feelings of calm and combat anxiety.

Do you ever feel anxious, jittery or uneasy? Many people do at any given time, and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Anxiety includes conditions like generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. Can what you eat and drink affect your level of calm? “Anxiety is caused by a variety (of factors) and there is not one cure-all,” says Maya Feller, a registered dietitian based in Brooklyn, New York. However, research suggests certain foods and medicinal flowers can help promote feelings of calm, she says. Here are 11 foods and beverages that may help boost your sense of calm…