These foods can (really ) put you in a bad mood

When we eat a food we like but realize that we immediately become irritated afterward, is it strange to be in a bad mood? It may seem strange, but there is an explanation. We have selected some foods that contain elements that can cause a bad mood, so you can avoid them, protecting your joy and good mood.

To preserve cured meats and sausages for longer, manufacturers do not hesitate to add an unhealthy additive: sodium nitrate. The problem with this additive is that its excessive consumption can lead to insomnia, dizziness, hyperactivity, migraine, irritability, and... lousy mood.

We cannot deny that eating french fries, chicken, and many other fried delicacies is delicious. These foods are fried at very high temperatures and prevent the release of many hormones related to well-being, such as endorphins, serotonin... If they give us pleasure for a moment, we can immediately feel an unpleasant feeling of bad mood afterward.

We cannot deny that canned foods save us from rush moments and lack of time. However, it must be remembered that, like savory aperitif snacks, canned foods contain monosodium glutamate, the consumption of which can cause tiredness, headaches, and mood swings.

Manufacturers of sweets and candies use artificial colors to make them more attractive to children (but also to adults) and awaken the desire to taste them. It turns out that the dyes are responsible for a drop in mood, headaches, hyperactivity, insomnia… This is not good. Some countries have tried to produce them without dyes or just with their natural color, but that didn't work out very well. Sales went down, and...everything is back to normal.

When light and diet soda manufacturers want the same sweet taste as regular versions, they add aspartame, which isn't good. This artificial sweetener is high in phenylalanine, an amino acid that prevents the production of serotonin (the feel-good hormone) when it is in excess in the body. Hence the feeling of a bad mood.

The famous biscuits and savory snacks we like to munch on, such as an aperitif, are a health risk. Most of them contain a lot of monosodium glutamate, which is an entirely chemical food additive that can cause, among other things, headaches, bad moods, migraines, etc. They also tend to get their blood sugars up and down rapidly, which often causes irritability. For a more serene aperitif without subsequent problems, try to avoid them.

Many people use margarine as a substitute for butter, thinking it is a healthy food. Margarine is rich in processed lipids which, when consumed in excess, can lead to a blood sugar imbalance and, therefore, mood swings. It is also good to consider weight gain, and the artificial flavoring added to give the butter-like taste is highly harmful to the body, which some believe is carcinogenic. Microwave popcorn fans should be reminded that they also contain this flavoring.

Everyone's habit is breakfast. Many people find they can feel good and be ready for the day that begins only after a proper breakfast. However, you must be careful of the side effects if you drink too much coffee or more than 5 cups daily. You would experience increased blood pressure, lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, sweating…

The famous cereal bars, much advertised as energy bars, are rich in added sugars which, after having tasted them, cause blood sugar to rise quickly and then fall even faster. This phenomenon leads to the release of stress-related hormones, mainly cortisol.

We can't deny that French fries and burgers are high in calories. The biggest problem, however, are the trans fats they contain, as they partially inhibit the action of omega 3 in the body, as recent scientific studies show. When this happens, good fats decrease, leading to pessimistic, aggressive behaviors, bad moods, and depression.