Grounding Foods for Fight-or-Flight

When you’re in fight-or-flight… (anxious, panicky, rushing, overthinking,

heart racing) Your body isn’t asking for willpower. It’s asking for safety.

What helps most in these moments: warmth + softness + steady energy Try foods that feel

grounding: Warm, simple meals (dal-rice, khichdi, vegetable stew)

Oats or porridge Warm milk with a pinch of spice Steamed vegetables A little ghee or

sesame oil Why this works: Warmth tells your nervous system: you’re safe

Slow carbs steady stress hormones A little fat helps the body settle Skip for now:

coffee, cold smoothies, raw salads, excess sugar (these keep the