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Hasn’t each one of us treated ourselves to a chocolate cake or a pizza after a setback or a long, tiring day? While using these foods for comfort once in a while might be alright, stress eating on a regular basis has lasting repercussions on your mind and health. Though many people blame their lack of will power and consistency for emotional binges, the truth is that there are chemical processes taking place in the body which make it turn to food for comfort.
…EMOTIONAL HUNGER IS HUNGER WHICH IS A BYPRODUCT OF THE MIND. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE BODY ASKS YOU TO CONSUME UNHEALTHY FOODS AS A COPING MECHANISM TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT MOMENTS.
1. Weight gain is the most apparent effect of stress and emotional eating 2. Diabetes 3. High blood pressure 4. Fatigue
5. Flatulence 6. Digestion problems 7. Cholesterol 8. mental health problems that manifest through symptoms like irritability, moodiness, and denial of problems
All individuals have a unique relationship with food. Some people are in sync with their bodies and are able to identify physical hunger from emotional hunger, leading to a healthy mind and body. For others, dealing with stress and overeating remains a challenge. Equipping oneself with knowledge and understanding of how to prevent stress eating is essential for avoiding unreasonable hunger pangs and eventual health problems.
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