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[hellsprisoner]

Is there certain kinds of food that are bad for anxiety?

[Sam888]

It's a myth that decaf coffee has no caffeine. It does. It just has a reduced amount.  Starbucks has the most caffeine in their decaff coffee. So, do not drink any coffee and if you drink tea, ensure that there is herbal and NATURALLY caffeine free.

Avoid processed sugar in general and limit your sweet intake as that contributes to anxiety.  Get your sugar fix from fruits and vegetables if you can.

Eat yogurt everyday...it makes no different if you have low fat or regular.  It's more important to eat a balanced diet including dairy.  

Do NOT drink lots of water.  Too  much water is bad for you as it's hard on your kidneys.  Your body has a natural thirst mechanism.  Listen to it.  

Exercise (aerobic) at least 40 minutes a day 6x a week. Start out slow and you will eventually work up to it. Buy a heart rate monitor, the best investment you can have so you know you're within your target heart range and so you don't overdue it.  Incorporate weight training in your routine.

[sapphireeyesnyc]

Yes, there are a few of them. People who suffer from anxiety, should NOT eat/ drink:

- anything chocolate
- coffee unless its decaf
- soda
- some tea unlessits decaf
- hot chocolate
- anything with ample amounts of energy enzymes such as RED BULL, or drinks of that nature.

Some items that should also be avoided are:
- some dairy products. People who have anxiety issues often get upset stomaches, and nausea, so dairy should be very sparse in your diet.

You need to drink lots of water, and fruits and veggies, for a more fibrous diet, it will help ease your stress as well. Doctors always say that exercise 3 or 4 days per week for 30 minutes each day help reduce your anxiety by up to 35%. Good Luck.