Dr. Mikhail Ginsburg, a Russian nutrition expert, pointed out that we live in conditions that necessitate paying attention to our nervous system and self-managing stress. The specialist emphasized in a television program that certain foods should be added to one's diet to help combat stress. These foods are:
**Pumpkin**: The beneficial properties of pumpkin are due to its high fiber content, which slows down the absorption of carbohydrates. It also contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and protein. The vitamins in pumpkin are strong antioxidants that protect the body from premature aging. Dr. Agapkin added: “In recent years, scientists have paid special attention to gut health, as all foods that stimulate natural gut bacteria influence mood.”
**Pumpkin Seeds**: As is well known, pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Ginsburg stated, “Studies have shown that a good level of magnesium in the body is usually accompanied by a positive mood.”
**Red Beans**: Red beans contain nearly all the vitamin B group essential for the brain, as well as many minerals beneficial to the body. He confirmed, “Scientific studies have shown that consuming five servings of legumes a week delays aging.”
