Stress and emotions trigger overeating from "summary" of The End of Overeating by David A. Kessler
When we experience stress or strong emotions, our bodies often crave high-fat, high-sugar foods. This is not a conscious decision, but rather a response driven by our brain's reward system. When we eat these types of foods, our brains release dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter that reinforces the behavior. Over time, this can create a cycle of overeating in response to stress or emotions. Our brains are wired to seek out pleasure and avoid pain, and for many people, food has become a primary source of pleasure. When we are stressed or upset, our brains signal that eating these types of foods will make us feel better. This can lead to a pattern of using food as a coping mechanism, even when we are not hungry. The problem is compounded by the fact that many processed foods are specifically engineered to be highly palatable and addictive. They are designed to hit the "bliss point" – the perfect combination of sugar, fat, and salt that stimulates our taste buds and triggers the release of dopamine...
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