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

  • Written by Mary Scourboutakos, Family Medicine Resident and Nutrition Expert, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depressionConsuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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.

On the flip side, feeling “hangry” – the...

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