Eating Their Feelings

Stress eating has practically become an epidemic, as people use food to deal with negative emotions. However, there’s a scientific reason behind why people choose to eat unhealthy foods to cope with stress. According to Harvard Health Publications at Harvard Medical School, our bodies release cortisol when we feel stressed, which can ramp up our appetite and lead us to make unhealthy choices. Not surprisingly, most people choose foods heavy in fats and sugars, which inevitably lead to weight gain if eaten in excess.

If you feel overly stressed, try to get to the root cause of the stress first, instead of reaching for unhealthy foods out of habit. The foods may seem comforting, but they only mask the real problem.