Did you know that there are foods that make you cranky? It has been said often that we are what we eat. Does food determine the outcome of our mood? According to many food experts and food analysts, certain foods contribute to the crankiness and irritation within our moods. Just as there are certain foods that make us sleepy or provide energy, our slip of the lip, or short tempers can fueled by what we eat.
Here are a list of foods that make you cranky:
– Sugar: While carbohydrates initially boost mood by activating serotonin, you’ll also crash quickly after consuming them, making you feel cranky.
– Caffeine: While caffeine improves alertness in the short term, the crash that follows can make you irritable.
– Artificial Sweetener and MSG: Their ingredients can heighten reactions, including aggressive feelings.
-Alcohol: Alcohol weakens brain functions that normally restrain impulsive behaviors such as excessive aggression.
-Wheat and milk: The main allergic response to wheat and casein in milk products is possible brain inflammation, which can cause hostility.
