In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about stress.  We'll discuss some foods that can exacerbate stress levels and which foods may give you some relief.

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In the News:

* New NBC Dating Show Seeks Single Vegans (http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6701&catId=1)

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* VZ 088: A Discussion About Diabetes and Plant-Based Foods (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-088/)
* VZ 046: Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies? (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-046-relief-seasonal-allergies/)
* VZ 049: Fruits and Vegetables That Will Keep You Hydrated (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-049-fruits-vegetables-will-keep-hydrated/)
* VZ 043: Sleep Well Naturally (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-043-sleep-well-naturally/)
* VZ 018: Food and Mood (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-018-food-mood/)

Resources Used for this Episode

* How food can affect your stress levels (http://www.stress.org.uk/How-food-can-help-your-stress-levels.aspx)
* 10 Foods to Help Get Rid of Stress (http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6525&catId=7)
* Foods That Help Tame Stress (http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-diet-for-stress-management)
* Adrenaline, Cortisol, Norepinephrine: The Three Major Stress Hormones, Explained (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/adrenaline-cortisol-stress-hormones_n_3112800.html)
* Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates (http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/carbs/simple-vs-complex-carbohydrates.html#b)

Recipe of the Week

* Stress Less Smoothie (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/stress-less-smoothie-recipe/)

Quotes of the Week
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.

-- William James (1842-1910), American philosopher & psychologist
 

 
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Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa