1. Cakes, cookies, candy and pies.
Foods high in sugar can create spikes in your blood sugar, which is associated with anxiety. Stay away from foods with added sugar, or reserve them for special, occasional treats. If you want something sweet, try fresh fruit, like blueberries, peaches, plums, cherries and apples.
2. Sugary drinks.
Soda pop and fruit juice are typically loaded with sugar. For example, a 12-ounce can of soda can contain 8 to 13 teaspoons of sugar. Many fruit juices are also loaded with sugar, but don't contain the amount of fiber that fruit contains. Fiber slows your digestion, which helps you avoid blood sugar spikes.
3. Processed meats, cheese and ready-made meals.
These foods are associated with inflammation, which can produce anxiety. These kinds of foods are also low in fiber and are believed to disturb the gut microbiome. Your gut microbiome is a typically diverse mix of microorganisms living in the gut. A healthy microbiome helps the body function properly.
4. Coffee, tea and energy drinks.
Beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea and energy drinks, can increase anxiety. The more caffeine you consume, the greater chance of anxiety flaring. Research suggests that the effects are greatest in people who consume more than 5 cups of coffee a day. Caffeine activates adenosine receptors in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Adenosine is involved in mediating the body's fight-or-flight response.
5. Alcohol.
Some people think that alcoholic beverages – which are depressants – can have a calming effect. But this idea can backfire, because drinking alcohol often leads to lack of sleep and blood sugar spikes, especially if you drink on an empty stomach. Drinking alcohol excessively can lead to dehydration and physical hangover symptoms, which can lead to anxiety. Collectively, hangover symptoms like dehydration, poor sleep, depletion of B vitamins and the alcohol detox process can all lead to feelings of anxiousness and worry.
6. Fruit and veggie smoothies without protein.
Smoothies are a great way to get the nutrition of various fruits and vegetables. However, if your smoothie only contains fruit or vegetables without protein, you may experience a spike and fall of your blood sugar level, which can lead to feelings of anxiety.
If you're having a smoothie, be sure to add sources of protein/fat, such as:
Avocado
Protein powder.
Nuts/Nut butter
Seeds
Chia Seed Pudding with Keto Nut Granola and Blueberries
Posted on July 22 by Heather Duquette-WolfI love this as a breakfast replacement instead of eggs, especially in the hot summer months.
Ingredients:
1 cup of unsweetened flax-seed milk
3 TBSP of chia seeds
5 drops of liquid stevia
1/3 cup of keto Nut Granola
1/4 cup of blueberries (optional)
Directions:
In a mason jar add the flax-seed milk, chia seeds and stevia and shake until well blended and place in the fridge over night.
Add the blueberries and granola and voila!
*If you want to slash sugar even more, simply omit the berries or to cut calories, use just 1/4 cup of granola.
Full recipe: 415 calories with 10 grams of net carbs. With no berries, 385 calories and 6 grams of net carbs.
My favorite keto granola is by far KETO NUT GRANOLA, with a runner up of AUTUMN'S GOLD GRANOLA and a 3rd place of PROGRANOLA. 
