As most of us are far too familiar with, the term "comfort food" doesn't come out of nowhere. These "comfort foods", tending to be high in carbohydrates, have documented "i-feel-really-good" effects on our psyches as certain high carb foods can actually raise our serotonin levels. Processed cereals, breads, pastas, rolls, wraps, pastries and cakes can contain anywhere between 7 to 92 grams of carbohydrates alone. This sudden spike in blood sugar and insulin levels can bring you up real fast, but the crash people tend to feel afterward is less than desirable.
Foods with a lower Glycemic Index are speculated to help you maintain a more stable blood glucose and insulin level (and by default,normal serotonin level) which can help stabilize and prevent mood swings.
Check out this article by Jennifer Ashton, Moody While Dieting? via CBS.com for more info about diet related mood swings.
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