Stress relief with high fat food? The more you eat, the more anxious you get
Sep 20, 2024
"(Turn on the delivery app) It's too stressful. It's a binge-watching day."
Looking for high-calorie, high-fat foods when stress is severe is considered a way to relieve stress. It's because delicious food makes us feel free from stress even for a moment. However, Lee Young-jae, president of 365mc Cheonan branch, cautioned, saying, `These eating habits can amplify anxiety and stress.'
Chairman Lee Young-jae explained, `When we are under stress, our bodies show a physiological response to replenish energy rapidly,' `especially when cortisol hormones are secreted excessively, we tend to find fatty and sweet foods.' These foods provide instantaneous refreshment by releasing happiness-causing chemicals such as dopamine, but they can have a negative impact on physical and mental health in the long run.
According to a study conducted by a research team at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, a high-fat diet can affect the intestinal-brain axis and the brain's serotonin system, increasing anxiety. In an experiment conducted for 9 weeks through mice, the group that consumed a high-fat diet not only increased significantly in weight and body fat, but also significantly decreased intestinal microbial diversity. It is analyzed that it can cause anxiety and depression.
Chairman Lee Young-jae said, `The regret and anxiety felt after binge eating may result from an imbalance in neurotransmitters, not from calorie intake"A diet high in saturated fat disrupts the neural metabolism of the brain, which can lead to a vicious cycle of stress relief through high-fat foods." he warned.
So what should I do when I'm stressed out?
Chairman Lee emphasized that `In order to relieve the stress accumulated so far, we need healthy options to replace high-calorie foods.' Foods that can help relieve stress include almonds and dark chocolate. Almonds are rich in vitamin E and magnesium, which helps relax muscles and stabilize nerves, and dark chocolate is effective in relieving stress by lowering cortisol levels. He said "Prepare these snacks in advance to prevent indiscriminate binge eating," he said.
In addition, it is also a good way to eat fish rich in omega-3, such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines.
CEO Lee said, "Omega-3s are responsible for regulating stress hormones and calming moods"Avoid high-fat foods and consume high-quality protein have a positive effect on diets as well."
It's also a good way to move your body. A walk is enough.
"Walking has a positive effect on relieving depression by releasing various neurotransmitters that increase central arousal, such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins," Lee said. 20 minutes is enough to reduce stress. "If you can't run out right now, you can take a deep breath," Lee said. "You can control your breathing at any time, whether at your desk or at home, and deep breathing in stressful situations activates the parasympathetic nervous system and gives you an immediate relaxation effect."
Sometimes, liposuction is considered to lose weight in a hurry due to stress binge eating. However, Lee stressed that `Liposuction is not a fundamental solution' and"it is more important to manage weight in the long term through proper eating habits and steady exercise.' This is because liposuction can have an immediate body shape correction effect, but there are limitations in fundamental weight control and health management. Lee said, `It is desirable to prioritize regular exercise and healthy eating before considering liposuction" he advised.
Looking for high-calorie, high-fat foods when stress is severe is considered a way to relieve stress. It's because delicious food makes us feel free from stress even for a moment. However, Lee Young-jae, president of 365mc Cheonan branch, cautioned, saying, `These eating habits can amplify anxiety and stress.'
Chairman Lee Young-jae explained, `When we are under stress, our bodies show a physiological response to replenish energy rapidly,' `especially when cortisol hormones are secreted excessively, we tend to find fatty and sweet foods.' These foods provide instantaneous refreshment by releasing happiness-causing chemicals such as dopamine, but they can have a negative impact on physical and mental health in the long run.
According to a study conducted by a research team at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, a high-fat diet can affect the intestinal-brain axis and the brain's serotonin system, increasing anxiety. In an experiment conducted for 9 weeks through mice, the group that consumed a high-fat diet not only increased significantly in weight and body fat, but also significantly decreased intestinal microbial diversity. It is analyzed that it can cause anxiety and depression.
Chairman Lee Young-jae said, `The regret and anxiety felt after binge eating may result from an imbalance in neurotransmitters, not from calorie intake"A diet high in saturated fat disrupts the neural metabolism of the brain, which can lead to a vicious cycle of stress relief through high-fat foods." he warned.
So what should I do when I'm stressed out?
Chairman Lee emphasized that `In order to relieve the stress accumulated so far, we need healthy options to replace high-calorie foods.' Foods that can help relieve stress include almonds and dark chocolate. Almonds are rich in vitamin E and magnesium, which helps relax muscles and stabilize nerves, and dark chocolate is effective in relieving stress by lowering cortisol levels. He said "Prepare these snacks in advance to prevent indiscriminate binge eating," he said.
In addition, it is also a good way to eat fish rich in omega-3, such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines.
CEO Lee said, "Omega-3s are responsible for regulating stress hormones and calming moods"Avoid high-fat foods and consume high-quality protein have a positive effect on diets as well."
It's also a good way to move your body. A walk is enough.
"Walking has a positive effect on relieving depression by releasing various neurotransmitters that increase central arousal, such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins," Lee said. 20 minutes is enough to reduce stress. "If you can't run out right now, you can take a deep breath," Lee said. "You can control your breathing at any time, whether at your desk or at home, and deep breathing in stressful situations activates the parasympathetic nervous system and gives you an immediate relaxation effect."
Sometimes, liposuction is considered to lose weight in a hurry due to stress binge eating. However, Lee stressed that `Liposuction is not a fundamental solution' and"it is more important to manage weight in the long term through proper eating habits and steady exercise.' This is because liposuction can have an immediate body shape correction effect, but there are limitations in fundamental weight control and health management. Lee said, `It is desirable to prioritize regular exercise and healthy eating before considering liposuction" he advised.
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