Overeating Due to Stress?

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We usually think of stress as a "bad" thing, something to be avoided–but is stress actually bad for our health? How does stress affect our eating and our food choices? Why do some of us gain weight when we get stressed, while others lose weight? This week, we talk to Professor Da ... Show More

Stress and overwhelm are some of the biggest triggers for emotional eating. This week we talk about how to feel stressed and overwhelmed without eating your feelings. If you can get good at feeling these types of emotions without dealing with them with food, you're going to find ... Show More

Eating unhealthy foods is a common reaction to times of stress and fear. However, those unhealthy foods also lead to more anxiety and then a vicious cycle continues. Two nutritionists share what happens biochemically to your brain and body during this process and how you can stop ... Show More

In today's Dishing Up Nutrition, we're going to introduce you to a new way of thinking about stress. There are many types of stress, and believe it or not, some stress is actually positive. Where is your stress coming from? What are the most harmful sources of stress to our body ... Show More

Ever catch yourself reaching for food, not out of hunger, but because you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Stress eating is a common struggle of high-performing women. It’s that compelling urge to eat, not when you’re naturally hungry, but when you’re emotionally spent.  Tur ... Show More

It gets most people’s attention when we share that you can lose weight while you sleep – and it’s true! It’s getting the sleep that’s often the problem. Two nutritionists share many possible solutions around trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Backing up they also explain ... Show More

You’ve probably experienced stress eating and if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard of it. Things aren’t going too well, or maybe things are going too well and you feel a little overwhelmed, and you find yourself making less than excellent food choices.Bad Food is EasyStress eati ... Show More

Are you super successfully stressed? Today, Gina, sleep expert Alanna McGinn and Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal explore the often-overlooked upsides of stress. Contrary to popular belief, stress is not inherently negative - it can actually be a powerful catalyst for growth, produ ... Show More

You probably understand that what you eat affects how much you weigh, but have you thought about how your food choices affect your brain chemistry? The right foods can have a huge effect on your mood, energy, and stress and anxiety levels. Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist, ... Show More

One of the things that will make weight loss the most difficult for you is stressing out about it. Feeling panicked, overwhelmed, and just overall approaching it with a stressed out mindset. Our bodies are in fight or flight when it comes to this "emergency" that we need to solve ... Show More