Everybody has their own way of coping with stress and for many people, food is a common comfort and escape. While many people may turn to their favorite junk food, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most surprising calming foods is a simple, inexpensive option that everyone can relate to – a plain baked potato!
Studies have shown that eating carbohydrates produces stimulates the production of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin, the “happy neurotransmitter” tells the body that all is well in the world. And in fact, research has validated that eating a simple baked potato can produce a calming effect within an hour or so of ingesting it.