Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The food we eat will influence our daily lives and activities. In the long term, what we consume now will affect our physical condition in the next few years.
Therefore, there are several foods that have the potential to make us emotional more easily, and can even make us in a bad mood when we are emotional.
Reported by the Times of India, here are the foods:
1. Processed Foods and Sweet Foods
Processed foods that are high in sugar can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. This can trigger mood changes and irritability.
2. Excessive caffeine
Consuming too much caffeine is often associated with feelings of restlessness, anxiety, and even irritability. Caffeine can also disrupt sleep cycles, thereby increasing stress levels.
In fact, for some people, drinking a cup of coffee in the morning may be a habit that cannot be missed. However, excessive caffeine consumption can have negative effects on your body and mood.
3. Alcohol
Alcohol can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, thereby affecting emotional well-being. Therefore, limit or avoid consuming alcoholic drinks to help maintain a positive mood.
Although alcoholic drinks are often seen as 'calming' drinks that can relax you. In fact, alcoholic beverages can easily trigger irritability and mood swings.
4. Fatty Foods
Trans fats and saturated fats in fried and processed foods can have a negative impact on mood and mental health. Fat can trigger inflammation in the body. This has an impact on brain function, so it can cause irritability.
5. Saltine Chips
Excessive salt intake can increase the risk of dehydration and potential mood swings. In addition, the sodium content in salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which can affect physical and mental health.
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