While some people are still learning about how food and our diet affect our overall health, including mental health, this was one of my areas of expertise 20 years ago, and as a result, I conducted hundreds of important experiments to discover how food affected our overall health, life, happiness, and even success. I’m here to share ten foods that you may be eating regularly but are unaware of their negative effects on your health.
1. Poor-quality bread.
If you’re going to eat bread, I suggest you eat high-quality bread or not eat it at all. Some breads can be beneficial, whereas eating low-quality bread can cause many problems. In the last 25 years, I have experimented with all kinds of breads all over the world.
I experienced bloating and severe indigestion after eating certain types of bread on many occasions. As a result, I try to make the best decision possible when choosing the best type of bread for digestion. Unhealthy bread containing additives, preservatives, and unhealthy oils can harm both the stomach and mental health.
2. Oily foods.
Your body can handle specific amounts of fat and oil at once. Consuming too much oil and eating oily foods will harm your digestive system and stomach. Deplete the precious life force from your stomach and organs.
Unfortunately, in some cultures, using too much oil is common; some people are accustomed to it, while others suffer from it without knowing why.
There is no reason to use large quantities of oil in meals. Indigestion from consuming fried and oily foods requires more energy for digestion, which can strain vital organs and impact physical and mental health. indigestion as a result of oily foods, which can lead to depression and a negative mood.
- Junk food with preservatives and additives
Preservatives and additives can make you sick and kill you more quickly. These poisons can seriously harm your organs and brain. If I owned a country, I would ban foods with preservatives because I want my people to live happy and healthy lives with
Preservatives and certain additives can cause negative thoughts, foggy thinking, and a lack of concentration. When you stop eating these foods and replace them with natural ones, you will notice a difference in your body and mind.
4. Excessive sugar consumption and sweets.
Excessive consumption of added sugars can cause mood swings, worsen symptoms of anxiety, and affect cognitive function.
Too much sugar can cause inflammation in your entire body, including your gut. Research shows that gut inflammation contributes to mood disorders, including depression.
A high-sugar diet has been linked to cognitive impairment, negative neuroplasticity, and emotional disorders like anxiety and depression.
- High-sugar juices and Soda
There is a reason why I avoid sodas and bottled juices in favor of natural juices: I know they upset my stomach due to the high sugar content and additives. Drinking too much soda and drinks with artificial sweeteners can cause mood swings and harm your mental health.
- Dry Meat.
I avoid eating dry meat because I am aware of the terrible consequences. I’ve had a lot of bad experiences with dry meat because it causes indigestion, and stomach issues, and affects my mood. Dry meat is difficult to digest because your body produces too much stomach acid to break it down and assimilate it, weakening your liver and organs and affecting your brain, making you even more angry and unwell.
- Processed Meat
What you eat has a direct impact on the structure and function of your brain and ultimately, your mood. I can’t believe the amount of deli meat some people eat. One of the primary reasons I suffered from digestive problems as a teenager and later in life was my consumption of processed meat and foods, which is common among young people. My digestive health improved significantly after I stopped eating processed foods and began eating only natural meat.
Based on the experiment that I conducted, processed meat had a detrimental effect on everyone, leading to digestive issues and diminished mood in individuals with sensitive digestive systems.
- Packaged food with butter and trans fat
A growing body of research suggests that a fast-food diet high in refined sugars, saturated and trans fats, and processed ingredients may increase the risk of depression.
In addition, the gut-brain connection is important for mental health. Fast-food diets, which are low in fiber as well as vital nutrients, can disrupt gut bacteria balance, affecting neurotransmitter production such as serotonin, which plays an important role in mood regulation.
Too much butter in your meals or packaged foods can put too much strain on your gut and affect your mood. Even a small amount of butter can ruin someone’s day who has a sensitive digestive system.
- Caffeine Products
Frequent caffeine consumption is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, and low mood, especially when used to replace quality sleep. This can create a cycle where caffeine causes insomnia, leading to increased caffeine intake and further sleepless nights.
- Margarine and Butter
Instead of debating which is healthier, I recommend that you avoid both of these harmful products if you want to improve your digestion and lose excess fat. These inflammation-promoting industrial fats are harmful to your heart and have been linked to depression.
Margarine also contains a lot of Omega-6 fatty acids, which can affect your mood. Meals or products with butter can significantly ruin my digestive system and other people with sensitive digestive systems. It also affects our liver, which can result in negative thoughts and anger.
Matt M. Eccles is the founder of Vitality and Happiness Blog. He is a philosopher, psychology enthusiast, wellness and digestion expert, author, and world traveler who is passionate about helping others reach and experience optimum health, true happiness, and increased vitality. The purpose of this website is to motivate and inspire people to handle life’s challenges. Uplift and encourage you to succeed in life and be happy and healthy, increase life quality, and become the best version of yourself.