These 5 Foods Can Increase Stress: Dietitian's Warning, Know What to Eat & Avoid - Punjabi News

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These 5 Foods Can Increase Stress: Dietitian’s Warning, Know What to Eat & Avoid

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These 5 Foods Can Increase Stress: Dietitian’s Warning, Know What to Eat & Avoid

New Delhi: March 8, 2026
Stress has become an inseparable part of modern life. We often turn to comfort foods for relief, but Dietitian Shweta Panchal recently warned certain items can worsen anxiety instead of reducing it. Avoiding specific foods during stress is crucial.

5 Foods That Heighten Stress

Tea & Coffee: Caffeine overstimulates the nervous system, increasing anxiety and restlessness.
Sugary Items: Sweets/cakes give instant mood boost but cause blood sugar spikes/crashes, leading to irritability and mood swings.
Rolls/Frankie: Street rolls disrupt gut bacteria, raise inflammation, impair mental state.
Alcohol: Creates false calm but lowers serotonin (happiness hormone), worsening depression/anxiety.
Social Media Use: Not food, but excessive screen time during stress disrupts sleep, amplifies negativity.