Is your food causing you depression and anxiety? Study explains the correlation
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Is your food causing you depression and anxiety? Study explains the correlation

Hindustan Times  

The sugar high that we get when we indulge in our favourite sugary food items is real. However, numerous trials have confirmed that the food we eat and the diet we follow has a significant biological impact on the way we feel. Glycemic index and its effect on mood Glycemic index is a system that finds the connection between food and diet, and its capability of triggering the blood sugar levels in the body. It has been observed that food items with high glycemic index can lead to sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. This can further trigger depression and anxiety, while food items with low glycemic index can help in regulating the blood sugar levels and keeping the mood happy and content.

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These 'Comfort Foods' Are Physically Making Your Stress Levels Worse
2 months ago

These 'Comfort Foods' Are Physically Making Your Stress Levels Worse

Huff Post  

Tom Werner via Getty Images You might want to think twice about the coffee. “A balanced microbiome has been linked to reduced inflammation in the brain, improved mood, better focus and energy, reduced stress and overall better physical health.” Nutritionists avoid or limit these foods and drinks when stressed. Caffeine “If you’re already prone to anxiety or stress, caffeine can …

Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression
4 months ago

Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression

Salon  

The proverbial "sugar high" that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. Thus, in keeping with the observation that blood sugar fluctuations affect mood, high glycemic index diets that produce drastic spikes in blood sugar have been associated with increased risk for depression and to some extent …

What is junk food really doing to your mental health?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What is junk food really doing to your mental health?

The Independent  

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How chronic stress can make people crave comfort food
1 year, 6 months ago

How chronic stress can make people crave comfort food

Live Mint  

When stressed, reaching for comfort food feels reflexive but for many, it can be a high-calorie snack which can negatively impact your health. According to a new study, chronic stress combined with high-calorie comfort foods can make changes to the brain, driving people to eat more, increasing cravings for sweets, and leading to weight gain. A research team from the …

I'm a doctor - here's why you crave chocolate when you're stressed
1 year, 6 months ago

I'm a doctor - here's why you crave chocolate when you're stressed

Daily Mail  

We eat chocolate to celebrate good times, as a sweet treat to pick us up and for the pure enjoyment of the flavour. 'The link between blood glucose levels and mental health is well established,' says registered nutritionist and Healthspan advisor Rob Hobson. 'According to other research, this relationship could be directional as both blood glucose and mental health affect …

Eight Food Items That Help Boost Your Mood
3 years, 3 months ago

Eight Food Items That Help Boost Your Mood

News 18  

Food plays an important role in one’s health. While some food items boost your mood, energy, and concentration level, others can also have the opposite effect. In a conversation with The Indian Express, Jyoti Bhatt, a dietitian at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre said, “Foods play a major role in balancing our various moods — either happy, angry, anxious, sad, …

Is your diet making you depressed? Best and worst foods for depression
3 years, 3 months ago

Is your diet making you depressed? Best and worst foods for depression

Hindustan Times  

'We are what we eat', said German philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach almost two centuries back. Best and worst foods for depression There is a scientific reason behind your diet affecting your emotions as there is a close association between our brain and GI tract. When you switch to a diet of healthy food, you are setting yourself up for lesser mood …

What To Eat First Thing In The Morning To Reduce Anxiety
4 years, 1 month ago

What To Eat First Thing In The Morning To Reduce Anxiety

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As many as 40 million American adults — or 18% of the population — live with an anxiety disorder. “Or cozy up with a warm bowl of oats topped with almond butter, banana, cocoa nibs, and a soft dusting of cardamom.” Julia Murray / EyeEm via Getty Images A berry smoothie with leafy greens, nut butter and …

Whole Foods Fight Depression and Stress: New Research Suggests That Diet May Be a Powerful Antidepressant
6 years, 9 months ago

Whole Foods Fight Depression and Stress: New Research Suggests That Diet May Be a Powerful Antidepressant

CNN  

New research suggests that a healthy diet can be a powerful antidepressant, with whole, healthy foods providing micronutrients that help the brain better cope with stress. The study involved men and women who were taking antidepressants and/or were in regular psychotherapy and had unhealthy diets at the start of the study. After three months of healthier eating, those in the …

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