Emotional eating can be harmful to mental wellbeing from "summary" of The Happiness Diet by Tyler G. Graham,Drew Ramsey, M.D.
In our fast-paced, stress-filled world, many of us turn to food for comfort when we are feeling overwhelmed. We use food as a way to cope with difficult emotions, seeking solace in sugary treats or savory snacks. However, this pattern of emotional eating can have negative consequences for our mental wellbeing. When we rely on food to manage our emotions, we are not addressing the root cause of our stress or anxiety. Instead of dealing with our feelings in a healthy way, we turn to food as a temporary distraction. This can lead to a cycle of emotional eating, where we eat to numb our emotions, only to feel guilty or ashamed afterwards. In addition, the foods we tend to reach for when we are emotional – such as sugary snacks or processed foods – can actually worsen our mood in the long run. These foods can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels, leading to mood s...
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