6 Foods To Help You De-Stress

Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally (aka stress eating).  We're all guilty of turning to food for comfort when feeling stressed, facing a difficult problem or just out of plain boredom, but that instant gratification ultimately sabotages healthy eating goals and leaves you feeling regretful.

That's why its super important to know which foods are good for you and have the additional benefit of containing properties that actually reduce stress!

Sweet Potato, Avocado and Black Bean Tacos

 

  

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb. sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2" chunks
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 c. salsa verde
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/4 c. crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Arrange on large rimmed baking sheet; roast 30 minutes in 450°F oven.
2. In saucepan, combine black beans with salsa verde; cook on medium until warm, stirring.
3. Serve sweet potatoes and beans with avocado, corn tortillas, cotija or feta cheese and cilantro.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 465 cals, 13 g protein, 70 g carbs, 16 g fat (3 g sat), 16 g fiber, 715 mg sodium.

via Good Housekeeping