12 Foods Experts Say to Avoid If You Have Anxiety

While there are many health benefits to eating fish, Stacy Goldberg, MPH, RN, BSN, founder and CEO of Savorfull, warned that large amounts of swordfish, grouper, sea bass, certain types of tuna, and other fish high in mercurycan worsen symptoms of mood disorders and decrease emotional intelligence. "Mercury is a neurological toxin that can disrupt neurotransmitter synthesis and central nervous system function as it accumulates in tissues for a long time," she explained.