HUFFINGTONPOST FANS: Foods that'll help ease your anxiety

Internet searches for "panic attack" have reached an all-time high during the pandemic, and we're all looking for every bit of help we can get these days. While it’s dangerous to treat food as a substitute for medicine, our gut-brain connection plays a tremendous role in our mental health, and the food we eat can affect it. We've got a great story that'll inform you about which ingredients to eat (and which to avoid) when you're trying to get a handle on stress.

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And to further help you enjoy an anxiety-free Labor Day weekend, below we've rounded up the best recipes of summer to make menu-planning a breeze.

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XO, Kristen

The best foods to improve your mental health

August's 10 most-loved foods on Instagram

Labor Day weekend is a chance to relive all the highlights of your summer, so start here. These fresh salads and juicy peach desserts got the most likes on HuffPost Taste's Instagram account in August.

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July's best recipes

The cheddar scallion biscuits on this list are my personal favorite.

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June's best recipes

Looking for comfort food? You'll find plenty of it here.

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Reminder: How to plan a safe picnic during the coronavirus pandemic

One in six Americans get sick each year from a foodborne illness, and that was before the pandemic! Follow these guidelines for social distancing AND food safety, and you'll be good to go.