Who Needs Comfort Food? Not You!

Stress. Fear. The economy. Is it any wonder you’re craving a heaping pile of mom’s meatloaf or mac and cheese? In times of stress nothing quite says comfort like comfort food – and lots of it. I don’t blame you. It’s hard not to feel stressed when every bit of news is negative and frankly, scary. And I know that not so good for us foods taste good and make us feel good – in the short term. But, please don’t forget about the long term. The reality is, these foods and all that stress can have terrible effects on your health in the long run. And the last thing any of us need right now are more medical bills, right?

Stay on your game! It’s not only possible, but research shows that eating healthfully can actually be cheap. It’s an urban myth that mac and cheese, etc. are the cheapest way to eat. When you fill yourself with healthy foods (think in-season or even frozen for fruits and vegetables), you feel fuller faster and longer. You actually consume less. And, you’ll feel better emotionally and physically. What’s more? We’re much better equipped to deal with issues and problems when we feel good, not sluggish and miserable.

Please, get up off the couch and get out of the kitchen and find a real way to burn your stress. Exercise! Go for a walk and feel the stress hormones melt away. Get your sleep. Sleep is just as key to your health as diet and exercise. Quality sleep will also help you deal with stress.
Even in this time of crisis, you can thrive! When we’re healthy, we can deal with the stress!