12 Foods Experts Say to Avoid If You Have Anxiety

Trying to add more fiber to your diet? Choose foods that don't contain wheat bran.

Dr. Doescher said that wheat bran contains high levels of phytic acid, an antinutrient that binds to mood-calming minerals, like zinc, and prevents absorption. "For those who suffer from anxiety, zinc is important, as deficiencies have been found to trigger anxiety, stress, and depression," he explained.