Does what you eat contribute to anxiety?

My problem is that, unlike alot of other people, all I want to do when I'm anxious and depressed is EAT! And not the best things either. I always have a queasy stomach and eating at night always makes me have crazy dreams, resulting in me waking with severe anxiety, shakiness, dread and panic. I suppose the only way to find out is to stop eating heavy, especially in the evening, and see if there's a difference especially since I have read that certain foods do contribute to anxiety. I'm not obese or anything, probably about 20 lbs overweight but this desire to eat comfort foods is a real bad habit for me. Just wondering if any of you know of certain foods that are especially bad....I already have given up caffeine but that's about it. However, i drank a coke last night, which I hardly ever do, and I couldn't even calm down to watch TV, just kept having waves of anxiety til I finally fell asleep around midnight, then woke at 4:40 with immediate panic, forcing me to get up and try to calm myself down. Hard to believe just a can of coke could cause such a reaction but I guess when you're anxious to begin with, doing that just exacerbates the anxiety. Guess I won't make that mistake again. Guess I'm just looking for any answers that could help with this most recent and terrible period of anxiety. Love you all for your support and encouragement.

remember to use coping skills as well. sending healing thoughts your way.

For sure our health is a result of what we put in our bodies. We put good things in our bodies we have good health. Our bodies get the vitamins and minerals we need from the food we eat. There are no vitamins and minerals in coke. Coke is an acid and will eventually destroy your bones and teeth. Hippocrates the father of western medicine told us long ago "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food". Look around and see all the sick people. What do you think is making them sick? Their genes haven't changed but their diet has. There is a McDonald's on every corner. We have a different diet today and it is making us sick. You might look at trying an alkalizing diet. That means concentrating on fruits and vegetables which alkalize the body. Try to minimize the acid foods such as meat and sugar(simple carbohydrates). Your body is designed to be alkalized.

http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/

No doubt food attributes to my anxiety. I used to drink a ton of Mountain Dew and coffee, but now I drink a ginger ale if I really get an urge for soda. Still not good for you but it does calm me down for some reason.