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5 Foods That Put You in a Bad Mood — and 4 That'll Put You in a Better One

Here's the lowdown on how food affects your mood

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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Mood Crusher: Fast Food Burgers
Mood Crusher: Fast Food Burgers We know you hate to love them and that they're darn tasty but there's no getting around the downward mood spiral that's sure to ensue after wolfing down a McDonald's or Burger King burger. "Not only do blood sugar levels spike after eating fast food, thanks to their high saturated fat content, but they're also packed with sodium, which affects water retention, increases blood pressure and heart rate," explains Sherry Ross, MD, OB/GYN and Women's Health Expert at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. "Depression is more common in those eating fast food regularly."

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