Natural foods that help ease stress:

• Dark chocolate soothes the nervous system
• Green tea lowers cortisol
• Oats support steady serotonin release
• Salmon eases anxiety thanks to omega-3s
• Bananas boost dopamine production
• Yogurt strengthens the gut–brain link
• Berries reduce inflammation that fuels stress

Cravings aren’t random — the brain may be signaling a need for calm