Also, avoiding isolated consumption of simple and sweet sugars, which can cause rapid peaks and sudden blood glucose falls, increasing irritability;
Maintain balanced meals throughout the day, with protein, good quality carbohydrates, healthy fats and fiber, helps keep glucose levels stable and prolong satiety;
Having practical snacks by hand, such as fruits, oilseeds and protein bars, can help if an unforeseen appear and you stay for some reason without eating for long, avoiding sudden drops for energy.
But it is not always possible to eat at the right time, or when you want. In these situations, some resources can help control momentary irritability. “When it is not possible to feed, drink water, take a deep breath and avoid activities that require a lot of reasoning and physical effort are attitudes that can help. But the ideal is not to let the body reach this state,” explains Deise Vieira.
Ana Paula Brasiliano emphasizes the importance of looking at the emotional relationship with what is placed on the plate. “The first step is to understand the reason for hunger. Is it out of necessity? Anxiety? Reward for a difficult day? There is no unique formula for dealing with food, this is unique to the subject’s life story. In some cases, nutritional and psychological side dishes can be fundamental,” concludes the psychologist.
