Foods That Can Trigger Depression Symptoms

Fruit Juice

Probably one of the most surprising food culprits that can trigger depression is fruit juice. Although fruit itself is full of fiber, various nutrients and slows down how the blood takes in energy, many fruit juices contain secret ingredients. Without fiber, essentially individuals are just drinking sugar-water that will give them a major energy boost and spike their insulin, but cause them to crash soon afterward. Many fruit juices are devoid of slow-digesting fiber and packed with refined fructose. As explained with refined sugar and artificial sweeteners, as fruit juice contains both of these ingredients, it is no surprise it can trigger symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Probably one of the worst types of juice to consume is apple juice. Apple juice will spike an individual's blood sugar and trigger the stress hormone, and is loaded with fructose, which can alter how the brain responds to stress on a genetic level. Many brands of apple juice have also tested positive for arsenic, a toxin that induces anxious behavior and worsens symptoms of depression. Eat whole fruit and drink water separately, but do not combine the two and chug a glass of fruit juice!

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