Stress relief: How diet and lifestyle can help reduce stress and anxiety

Green tea

Fire up the kettle and nestle in for a comforting cup of stress relief. “The active nutrient found primarily in the green tea plant is the amino acid L-theanine,” Nico explains. A study published in Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin found the anti-stress benefits of the L-theanine in low-caffeine green tea, which relaxes the mind without contributing to a drowsy effect on the brain. Another bonus: Green tea isn’t likely to give you jitters the way coffee c