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A sad news for the sweet lovers. Sugar is not only bad for your blood sugar levels and weight management but it also affects you negatively in terms of your mental health as it is a
contributor to overall anxiety. Added sugars result in a spike in blood sugar levels and then a sudden fall which also affects energy levels. When the blood sugar levels drop, the energy
drops, your mood sours, and your anxiety levels can spike. The body releases insulin to absorb the excess glucose and stabilize blood sugar levels, thus a sugar rush makes the body work too
hard to get back to normal, causing sudden highs and lows. Large amounts of processed sugar can trigger feelings of worry, irritability, and sadness. Thus, you can avoid or minimize the
consumption of desserts and condiments like ketchup, certain salad dressings, pasta sauces, and breakfast cereal. Refined carbs have always been put in a bad light since they increase the
risk of serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Refined carbohydrates are foods that have been stripped of much of their fiber and micronutrients. Research
proves that the consumption of refined grains is related to both anxiety and depression in women. Moreover, a diet high in refined carbs can result in obesity thus giving rise to feelings of
anxiety and depressive-like behaviors when exposed to stress. Common examples of foods with refined carbs include white rice, white bread, white pasta, sodas, breakfast cereals, etc.