How many times have you been sad, upset or angry and reached for the first sweet or salty thing in site? Or when you have nothing else to do (boredom) you open the fridge or the cabinets and look or pull anything out just to munch on. Even think, happy occasions, you go out to eat, or have cake. We all at some point or another associate food with our moods.
It’s called comfort food for a reason. Its makes us feel warm and full, and in some ways safe, when you have them. I for example only want my mom’s chicken soup when I am sick because she always made it for me and on the same note when I’m upset I reach for chocolate. There is nothing wrong with that but how about trying to control it. Instead of going out to eat for special occasions, who not do something that the person likes to do (a movie/museum). When you’re upset or angry why not take a walk, or write about it in a journal, instead of eating that pint of ice cream. Finally if being bored is huge issues pick up a hobby (knitting, reading) or play a game with someone.
If you must reach for something though, make smart choices;
Sweet: Fruits with whip cream
: Apple with peanut butter (or almond butter)
Salty: Cheese and crackers
: Popcorn
Live Healthy,
Nadia
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