From the moment of stress due to a bad day at work, many souls turn to food as a source of comfort. The correlation between food and mood is way more than a craving; it is embedded in our biology and emotional requirements. Food is beyond compare when it comes to impacting our emotions like having a warm bowl of soup that brings immense comfort or a piece of chocolate that fills us with joy. 

When people are sad, they look for hearty and indulging comfort food like – soup, mac & cheese, grilled sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, chocolates, pasta or other fried items. When in stress, the release of cortisol increases hunger. The reason behind choosing such food items is that these items once eaten release feel-good chemicals – endorphins which are kind of a reward system to our brain, leading to temporary relief from distress. 

In the case of a happy mood, people gravitate towards food which enhances their mood. Food like pizza, pasta, waffles, pancakes or fine dining boosts dopamine, a happy hormone which makes us feel better. Many foods are linked with social connections like celebrating a meal – or having biryani with family or friends. All these also trigger nostalgia and emotional well-being. 

You can heal from a breakup with food! Yes, serotonin, a mood-boosting hormone, is responsible for appetite, mood, sleep and feelings of well-being. With the right food like milk, eggs, nuts, and fish – this hormone can be pacified. It’s a cycle of feeling bad or disheartened and looking for tempting food to channel your emotions. 

So, one constant thing is Food – need food in every Mood

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