What's wrong with me! Why do I get so cranky!

What's wrong with me! Why do I get so cranky!

That was something I used to say a lot.

It wasn't until I started paying attention to how I felt after food that I began to understand that food has a lot to answer for when it comes to moodiness and fluctuating mental states.

I invite you to take time this week to note how you feel before and after you eat or drink.

And not just immediately after either, pay attention to how you feel throughout the week, as some foods can have a lingering or compounding effect if your body has developed sensitivities over time to ingredients (additives etc).

Listen to how your body feels after food;
❓ Tired
❓ Cranky
❓ Irritated
❓ Agitated
❓ Sleepy
❓ Thirsty
❓ Headache
❓ Indigestion
❓ Fatigues
❓ Happy
❓ Energized
❓ Neutral
❓ Sluggish
❓Teary

Make a note.

Then the next time you eat the same foods, pay attention again. are there repeating patterns in moods and physical feelings?

If there is, then keep monitoring it.

If any particular foods are having an adverse effect on you, allow yourself to acknowledge that unpleasantness before you consume it, and before too long you will allow yourself to naturally outgrow it, because its really easy to say no to pain.