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What is emotional eating?


• Emotional eating is the use of food to deal with negative emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, frustration, boredom, or sadness.


• Using food to distract us from our feelings or make us feel good because they are "comfort" foods


Facts about anxiety and emotional eating


• Symptoms of anxiety are often present with emotional eating


• It can also be present in circumstances where blood sugar fluctuates up and down



• Most anxiety is caused by fear – dig deep and find out what you are afraid of.



•, caffeine, sugar, and alcohol increase the level of lactic acid in the bloodstream. Studies have shown that a high accumulation of lactic acid in the body can increase anxiety and cause panic attacks.


Good bacteria and anxiety


Recent research has found a link between the bacteria in our guts and our mood. This can result in problems such as anxiety, irritability, and depression.


While there is much more to learn, we can help by eating fermented foods that promote good gut health. Eating fermented foods like kefir, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha can all help. Also, try different probiotic supplements to see which ones might help you feel better. Besides mood changes, you will also notice an improvement in digestion as a whole.


How do you know you're hungry?


Ask yourself these questions:

• When was the last time I ate - how many hours had it been and how much did I eat?

• Do you feel empty?

• Does it rattle?

• Are you thirsty?

• Are you nervous?

• Are you bored?

• Are you depressed or angry?


The answers to these questions can help you determine if you are hungry or if you are reacting and using food to cope with emotional feelings.


Tips for taming emotional eating


• Drop temptation

• Redirect your attention to something else, such as a task or a phone call to a friend

• Don't prepare

• Learn from your emotional food failures

• Develop stress management and relaxation techniques

• Maintain stable blood sugar levels

• To drink a lot of water

• Stress Control

• Perform a hunger check

• Keep a food diary

• Create a support network

• Fight boredom

• Get outside in nature (walking is a great option)

• Talk to a counselor


When to seek professional help:


• Your eating problems are still too frequent

• You feel out of control

• Impairs your quality of life/causes illness

• Causes problems with your friends, family, or your job


Dealing with emotional eating can be difficult because sometimes it is ingrained in us since childhood. Keep working through the issues and never be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Also know that every time you catch yourself, you will begin to break this bad habit.

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