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By Lizzie Mulherin PUBLISHED: 08:35, Thu, Sep 15, 2016 | UPDATED: 08:55, Thu, Sep 15, 2016 Stressed woman GETTYFrom physical exercises to colouring in books, there are various techniques to minimise stress In an ever-demanding society, the expectations placed upon us in the workplace and at home can have severe impact on our health. A recent study conducted by Harvard and Stanford University found a stressful workplace could quite literally shorten your lifespan. Related articles * REVEALED: Top 20 most STRESSFUL things about parenthood * Worst boss ever? Manager bans employee from doing THIS on lunch break Foods that are rich in healthy omegas - in particular, omega 3 can also assist to improve mood and cognitive function Rick Hay Stress has become such a common part of our day-to-day routine that many people both expect and accept it, but this does not have to be the case. From physical exercises to colouring in books, there are a wide variety of techniques recommended by experts to minimise the impacts of stress. IFRAME: //players.brightcove.net/2540076170001/4kfqgmETl_default/index.html?vid eoId=4931233322001 But the best way to start is by looking at what you put into your body, according to Anti Ageing Food and Fitness Nutritionist of The Super Foodist, Rick Hay. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Rick said: “Getting the right nutrition and nutrient density into your diet can help to relieve the symptoms of stress and anxiety. “In particular increasing the intake of foods that are rich in vitamin C and B group vitamins help to nourish the nervous system and may assist in decreasing stress levels. A-Z of vitamins and minerals Mon, September 12, 2016 Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs in order to work properly. Take a look at our guide to see what each vitamin and mineral does. Play slideshow A-Z of vitamins and minerals Getty Images 1 of 18 A-Z of vitamins and minerals “Foods that are rich in healthy omegas - in particular, omega 3 can also assist to improve mood and cognitive function.” Rick also advised foods that are rich in antioxidiants can assist to improve overall health and help keep the body and immune system strong during times that are stressful. Below are the best foods to include in an anti-stress diet, according to Rick Hay. Salmon GETTY Oily fish like salmon or mackerel helps to increase the intake of mood-stabilising omega 3 Oily Fish “Oily fish like salmon or mackerel helps to increase the intake of mood-stabilising omega 3. “Research has shown that omega 3 can work particularly well to reduce the effects of minor anxiety.” Dark Chocolate GETTY Dark chocolate contains an array of vitamins and minerals that can reduce stress Something bitter-sweet “Dark chocolate can be a great stress-fighting food, as it contains an array of vitamins and minerals that can reduce stress and studies also indicate that it can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.” Bananas GETTY Bananas are also very good for mood improvement and stabilisation The right fruits “Berries and citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which is key to the reduction of cortisol in the system. “The antioxidants also nourish all of the body's systems so are great to help boost overall health, which often suffers when we are stressed out. “Bananas are also great, as they’re rich in tryptophan and potassium. 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