5. Avocados

5. 牛油果

Avocados are rich in protein, minerals, and vitamin E and C. They also contain potassium, fiber¹, and healthy fat. These nutrients² are helpful in regulating stress hormones⁴ by keeping the nerves & brain cells healthy. Consuming an avocado per day can significantly reduce the blood pressure levels and the stress hormone³ levels. You may also add avocado to your favorite smoothie or fruit salad. To get the best results, consume fresh avocado instead of eating the packaged ones.

牛油果含有丰富的蛋白质、矿物质与维生素E和维生素C，还有钾、纤维与健康的脂肪。这些营养物质有助于保持神经和大脑的健康，从而控制压力荷尔蒙。每天吃一颗牛油果可以有效降低血压与压力荷尔蒙。你也可以把牛油果加到你最喜欢的饮料或水果沙拉中。要想得到最佳效果，最好是吃新鲜的牛油果而不是包装好的加工品。

6. Green Tea

6. 绿茶

Green tea is loaded with powerful antioxidants, including polyphenols, catechins, and flavonoids. These antioxidants contain a calming effect on your body and mind, which can help to give you a positive mood. In addition, it also has an amino acid named theanine that helps to promote relaxation⁵ and improve the attention and focus.

绿茶富含抗氧化剂，包括多酚、儿茶素与类黄酮。这些抗氧化剂对身心都有镇定作用，能够带给你积极的情绪。此外，绿茶还有名为茶氨酸的氨基酸，能够帮助人放松并提高注意力与专注度。

A study in an American journal indicated that people who consumed at least 5 cups of this tea a day have better mood and health compared to people who consumed less than 1 cup a day.

美国有研究表明，一天最少喝五杯绿茶的人比一天喝不到一杯茶的人心情更好而且身体更健康。

When you feel stress, enjoy one cup of green tea immediately. However, 5 cups a day cannot be suitable for some people. So, you can drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea per day.

当你感到有压力时，立即喝上一杯绿茶。但是，一天五杯茶未必适合所有人。所以，你可以每天喝两到三杯。

If you are not a fan of green tea, choose black tea. The positive effect of green tea will be best in people who don’t drink alcohol and smoke.

如果你不喜欢绿茶，也可以选择红茶。绿茶的功效对不喝酒不抽烟的人最显著。