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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: Pasta and White Bread
Mood Crusher: Pasta and White Bread These two classic comfort foods might make us feel good in the moment but shortly after, we're bound for a crash. "Eating a diet high in white pasta and bread will cause a surge in blood sugar causing your pancreas to respond by producing insulin to help clear the sugar from your blood," says Jeanette Kimszal, RDN. "These carbohydrates make your body work harder to digest, leaving you feeling lethargic, prone to mood swings and less alert." Gotta have your carbs? Fill up on the complex kind — true whole grains and vegetables like quinoa or spaghetti squash, which contain fiber to slow digestion and keep your metabolism in check.

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