What is the best way to relieve stress through diet?

Avoid excess sugar: Excess sugar can exacerbate high cortisol levels caused by stress. Sugar also stimulates the release of dopamine and endorphins in the brain to help us "feel better" momentarily. But with the elevated blood sugar comes elevated insulin which leads to increased inflammation, depressed mood and mental fog. Clean proteins combined with low caloric nutrient dense vegetables help the body rejuvinate.