Doesn’t it seem like stress is everywhere these days? With the current state of affairs around the world, it\u2019s not too surprising there are more stories of people feeling anxious, depressed, or completely stressed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During times like these, it\u2019s easy to want to indulge in unhealthy comfort foods and beverages. The problem is these types of foods and beverages only provide temporary relief and can do more damage to our well-being in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you go out to the grocery store and grab a family size bag of potato chips for yourself, consider these five types of food and beverages you’ll want to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As easy as it is to grab a candy bar, a cookie, or a slice of cake, it will cause your blood sugar levels to become unstable. Your body will be put under more stress, and in response, release more cortisol. Under normal circumstances, cortisol isn\u2019t bad<\/a>, but when you produce too much of it, you can develop several health problems, including high blood pressure and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worst of all, excessive sugar can lead to even more stress and anxiety. So it’s best to avoid indulging in sweets when you feel stressed out. Instead, consider eating fruit, and if you really want to eat candy, considering eating dark chocolate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some of us, coffee is our lifeline. Without our two or three cups of coffee, we can’t get through the day. Unfortunately, caffeine is a stimulant, and too much of it can increase our heart rates and blood pressure, leading to more feelings of anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you don’t necessarily have to cut out caffeine entirely, you should limit the number of cups you have a day and avoid caffeine<\/a> during the afternoon. You should also consider beverages with smaller amounts of caffeine compared to caffeine, such as green tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Indulging in alcohol when you’re stressed out is particularly dangerous for many reasons. When you drink alcohol in excessive amounts, you run the risk of damaging vital organs like your kidneys and liver. Drinking alcohol can also worsen feelings of stress and can even develop into alcoholism<\/a> if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExcessive amounts of caffeine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n