Comfort food and emotions

Anyone that knows me knows that I have a wee bit of an obsession with food; not that I over eat or eat junk food allowing myself to become grossly obese (tho I am overweight, partly from inactivity and partly from medications causing weight gain.) I have more of a passion (obsession) for cooking and I love to explore different flavors. But recently I have found myself going back to standard favorites, comfort foods so to speak. Well now I know why!!

For example, while mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and meatloaf may be bad for your arteries, they may reduce sadness and stress. Comfort foods seem to help calm our emotions.

My comfort foods: simple baked chicken, pan-fried potatoes with onions, and mandarin oranges (canned). Also on my list is bacon and eggs with toast. And who doesn't have homemade chicken noodle soup as a comfort food.

So what are your favorites?? When your stressed or a bit down, what foods help sooth your soul?



Comfort Foods Calm Emotions | Psych Central News