Stress triggers cortisol and adrenaline, which spike cravings for sugary, high-calorie foods. The habit often becomes subconscious, so awareness is the first step. Breaking the cycle means changing your stress response itself, not just what you eat.
Do you turn to food when you're stressed? When we're stressed, our bodies pump out chemicals like cortisol and adrenaline, which then increase our need for energy food like carbs and the stuff that's really high in calories and, and packed with sugar. This then can become a habit. So the key is to be aware it's happening because it can happen so subconsciously that you don't even realize it's going on. Then you need to just alter the stress response so that it doesn't involve food. There are many things you can do to control cortisol, and your health will really thank you for it, I promise you.
