Food is closely linked to our moods and emotions because it contains within it nutrients that our bodies need. Those nutrients are part of the reason why food can make us happy.

When we think of food that makes us happy, it is easy to imagine our sinfully yummy indulgences in the form of ice cream, cakes, cookies, and whatever we fondly call, “my comfort foods.” However, these foods don’t boost our happiness. These foods are consoling us from our negative emotions. See the difference?

Can Food Really Make Us Happier?

Grabbing that pack of chips to drown your sorrows can be very tempting, but that is far from how you actually want to feel. That is not how food can make you feel better, at least not in a sustainable way. This is what is known as bingeing or emotional eating. Continue reading →

Lately, we regularly hear about the powerful mind-body connection. Think of the mind as a powerful vessel that can become filled by its dominant thoughts and emotions. As it fills to the brim, it figuratively overflows. When it overflows, it can manifest in our lives as reality.

Our emotions have a powerful influence over our state of health, even though the emotional aspects of life are often overlooked by medical practitioners when examining the causes of most illnesses. But several studies have proven the undeniable link between negative emotions and physical illnesses.

In 2018, Medical News Today reported that researchers have found that chronic stress has a negative impact on memory; and that constant exposure to feelings of distress can subject a person to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like stroke. Continue reading →