Most of us are hardwired to reach for junk food in times of duress, but while a bowl of ice cream or bag of chips might bring some momentary comfort, they’re actually not effective at relieving stress—and may ultimately make you feel worse. The real stress fighters are high in fiber and/or protein, like the all-stars pictured below. Head to HealthCentral’s socials to learn more about the best stress-fighting foods and other tools for managing the stress that inevitably comes with the chronic life (and life in general).