4 Foods That Can Calm Anxiety And 3 That Don’t.

Vitamin C lowers blood pressure and kicks the stress hormone cortisol to the curb. Grab an orange, tangerine or grapefruit on the run and as you peel it, inhale deeply. Citrus oil is also a huge anxiety fighter. According to Healthline.com oils can also decrease what are called “autonomic functions,” such as your breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Whether I’m consuming oranges or merely sniffing them, citrus is my go to anxiety weapon.