Practical Tips to Avoid Stress Eating
Life’s stressors giving you the munchies? If you find yourself reaching for the chips when anxiety strikes, know that you are not alone! According to the American Psychological Association, 27% of people admit to using food as a means to relieve stress and 38% report to have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods as a response to stress in the last month. The bottom line here? When the going gets tough, a lot of people turn to food for comfort and stress relief. If you’d like to learn more about why we eat when anxiety strikes and practical tips to avoid stress eating, just keep reading!
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