Have you found yourself going the cupboard after a long stressful day and eating more than your body needs? Or just snacking too long in front of the TV after your family has been annoying all day? You’re not the only one. A lot of folks eat as a coping mechanism.
Food and stress are connected and should managed together. Food and emotion FEED off of each other, so if you get triggered emotionally, it’s likely that your gut is going to get alerted as well. Some of the brain’s neurotransmitters are made in the gut, like serotonin, the happy chemical.
It’s not terrible to eat when you’re stressed but there are some options that are better than others. Any food that has a lot of Omega 3s are good like walnuts or salmon. They reduce inflammation and help prevent blood sugar spikes. They also satisfy any craving. The best way to cope is to replace bad foods with healthy foods and you’ll end up eating less and feeling better.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stress-eating-unhealthy-foods_l_5f8efa7dc5b69daf5e16db1e
