after large amounts of refined sugar.
This does not mean sugar directly causes every mood change. Mood is affected by sleep, stress, hormones, mental health, caffeine, alcohol and meal timing. But frequent blood sugar ups and downs may leave some people feeling less stable during the day.
Try replacing sweet snacks with options that include protein, fiber and healthy fats, such as yogurt with berries, eggs, nuts, hummus with vegetables or whole-grain toast with peanut butter.
4. Trouble Sleeping
Eating a lot of sugary foods late in the day may
