Start a stress garden and grow your own anti-stress foods in season! Many foods can help you manage stress because of the nutrients they contain. One of these anti-stress nutrients is magnesium. Foods high in magnesium include spinach, beets (especially the stems), blackberries, and raspberries. Magnesium plays a role in relaxing muscles, and works in concert with other metabolizing functions of the body that contribute to reduced stress. It also aids sleep and helps to reduce anxiety. Discover more about foods and their contribution to your health at Nutrition.gov.