1. Tofu
Another food high in vitamin D, tofu will provide between 10 – 20% of your vitamin D requirements depending on whether you choose firm or silken tofu.

2. Salmon
A study performed at Oregon State University found a 20% reduction in anxiety in students taking DHA and EPA supplements. These Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to help you handle stress better and can help keep you in a better mood. Salmon is one of the best sources of DHA and EPA, and it also happens to be one of the best tasting, easy-to-make fish!

3. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds can help reduce your anxiety and boost your mood. ¼ cup contains 40% of your recommended amount of magnesium. Magnesium deficiencies are surprisingly common. A lack of this mineral has been linked to depression, fatigue, and irritability.

4. Beans
A cup of beans has about 20% of your daily value of magnesium. They’re also packed full of fiber, which helps prevent blood sugar spikes that can mess with your mood.

5. Clams
Clams are incomparable when it comes to their vitamin B content, which makes them an ideal stress relieving food. Vitamin B is necessary for creating certain chemicals that help regulate our moods and help us deal with stress.

6. Portabello Mushrooms
Portabello mushrooms are a great addition to any stress-relieving meal. Other than salmon, mushrooms are one of the foods highest in vitamin D. Vitamin D acts as a happiness vitamin. Lack of this vitamin has been linked to depression, a weakened immune system, and elevated cancer risk.

7. Eggs
Eggs do double duty when it comes to coping with stress. Egg whites are a great source of tryptophan, the amino acid famously blamed for the Thanksgiving coma. Tryptophan is essential in building different kinds of protein, including serotonin and melatonin, which play important roles in good mood

8. Yogurt
Consuming high-probiotic yogurt may reduce activity in the stress areas of the brain

9. Oatmeal
Carbs are a quick source of energy and are also believed to play an important role in the making of serotonin. This is why we often crave carbs as a comfort food. Instead of grabbing a sugary treat, opt for slow-digesting carbs with fiber to control your bloo

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