Stress Eat These Healthy Foods

Everyone gets stressed out.

- Jordan Low

There is no exception to this. Every now and again, there will come a time where the workload and the pressure of daily life will get to you. Some can cope by just relaxing and taking well-earned breaks, others require professional help when things get too rough. However, there is one very common symptom of stress that can be seen everywhere throughout the world; and that is stress eating.

So why do we eat when we are stressed? Because for most of us, food offers comfort. And unfortunately, the least healthy foods usually offer the most comfort. It is not often that we see someone stressed out reaching for a carrot stick. If they did, this would not be a problem. Although it's tempting to reach for comfort food during stressful times, foods and drinks that may make you feel better in the moment can actually cause more stress on the body.

The following are some suggested alternatives for those who feel the need to fill the void when they are feeling down.