on Mar 14, 2020, Updated Feb 07, 2025 We know you are stress-eating. We’re here to help. Trying to quit emotional eating is a challenge. In the meantime, here are some of the best snacks for stress eating both sweet and savory. I’m actually not in a panic at the moment, but I am sitting at home staring at my refrigerator for some kind of food medicine, and I don’t think I’m alone.
No You Aren’t The Only One Stress Eating
Emotional eating or stress eating is pretty common. According to the American Psychological Association, 27% of adults admit to eating to manage stress and nearly 40% have skipped meals due to stress. I’ve talked about my emotional eating many times in the past and despite trying different diets and workout plans, my emotions still tend to rule the school. I eat to celebrate. I eat when I’m nervous or overtired. I look to food when I am in a holding pattern. Hello anxiety. Simply put, I’m not going to stop stress eating. So what are my options? What can I do to stop eating too much? And here is where I think maybe that isn’t the right question. I’m going to eat. This is well established.
Reach for Quality Snacks
So I need to have some quality snacks for stress eating within arms reach and I need it now more than ever. I’ve gathered a list of things to reach for that will do a lot less damage than a donut. I thought I would share in case you need some fresh ideas.
I understand that eating 7 clementines is still not optimal, but we have to start somewhere right? I love comfort food as much as the next guy, but at some point we have to grab a veggie. I’m not saying we should eat unlimited quantities of these foods (except maybe the kale chips). But if we are all going to be working from our kitchens for the unforeseeable future, we may as well stock them with tasty foods that aren’t full of useless calories. Yes, some of us already worked from home before this whole mess, but maybe we could stand to make a few adjustments, too. Ahem. And if you are wondering how to work from home and keep your sanity with kids around, I have tips for that,t too. Did I miss anything? What are you snacking on? Like this post? Share it with friends!
