You may find that when you are stressed, alcohol can help take the edge off. It’s considered a depressant because it acts to slow down our central nervous system, which makes us feel more relaxed mentally and physically. However, in stressful times, consumption may slowly start to increase. This is where using mindfulness around alcohol is key. It usually isn’t …
Have you ever done a google search to see if there are any foods that help you to manage stress. You don’t need to look far to find these articles, but I would challenge you to think about the scientific validity or the facts being presented. I would also like to challenge you to think about food and stress in …
We have all heard of (and have likely experienced) the phenomenon of stress eating. But why is it that some people can go through a whole day without even thinking about food and then come home starving? Roughly 40% of people will eat more while stressed, 40% will eat less, and about 20% of people don’t change their eating at …
Are you wondering why you are constantly feeling stressed? With the holiday season approaching and a million things on your to-do list, there is no better time to talk about what stress is, how it influences our relationship with food, and what we can do to manage it! What is Stress? The Canadian Mental Health Association defines stress as …
