Turkey to calm!

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Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which, when eaten brings about the release of a feel-good chemical in the brain called serotonin. And when serotonin is released it induces a sense of calm, so much so it can even lead to feelings of tiredness. Could be the reason why Christmas day generally ends with a snooze on the sofa (nothing to do with alcohol consumption at all).

What a great reason to order a steak - it can chill you out. Beef's stress busting properties are due to its B vitamins and levels of zinc. Of course, beef does contain the 'bad fats' the unhealthy saturated kind which can increase your risk of coronary heart disease and other illnesses. But you can get around this issue by opting for the leaner cuts; the perfect excuse to go for a fillet. One of the healthier ways to serve beef is Carpaccio - slightly seared on the outside, sliced super-thin and served up with a rocket salad.

Despite having a kind of strange affect on your pee, asparagus is super high in folic acid which can help stabilize a stressful mood. You see, when your body is under stress it releases hormones which can affect your mood. Eating certain vitamins and minerals like folic acid and B vitamins can help keep your mood steady because they're needed to make that feel-good super chemical serotonin. Serve up griddled with a fillet of salmon and sweet potato mash on the side for the perfect stress-busting supper.

Yes,it certainly has a very strange affect...