When temperatures plummet, our quest for comfort foods soar.
), “we know from the relatively new field of nutritional psychiatry that our stomachs produce the ‘happiness chemicals’ dopamine and serotonin. When we eat, a complex process involving the brain means these neurochemicals trigger feelings of happiness and wellbeing.”Article content
Plus there could be a link between winter’s darker and colder season, in which many people stay indoors, leading to self-medicating with foods that make one feel good – especially foods that are carb-rich. “These types of foods release glucose straight to our brain which gives us an instant feeling of happiness when we are feeling cold, sad, tired or bored craving carbohydrate and sugar-rich foods a protective mechanism,” notes the website.
All well and good, except when the cravings for comfort food set up a vicious cycle that is difficult to regulate, or even break. It’s critical to recognize this, so that it doesn’t lead into constantly eating foods that may feel good for the moment, but end up causing undue issues later on.
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