Ever noticed you feel anxious after too much coffee, or calm after a balanced meal? The connection between food and mood is real, measurable, and deeply personal.
Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
When blood sugar spikes and crashes, so does your mood. That afternoon slump, the irritability, the brain fog—often it’s not about willpower. It’s about what and when you ate.
Pairing carbs with protein and fat helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps your mood more even throughout the day.
Foods That Support Mood
- Fatty fish (omega-3s for brain health)
- Leafy greens (folate and magnesium)
- Fermented foods (gut-brain connection)
- Complex carbs (steady energy)
- Protein at every meal (amino acids for neurotransmitters)
Track the Connection
In EatSense, logging your mood alongside your food helps reveal your personal patterns. Maybe dairy makes you foggy, or skipping breakfast tanks your afternoon mood.
Feeding your body well is one of the kindest things you can do for your mind.
