Dietary people tend to eat more when stressed

A research developed by the department of psychology at the University of Victoria in Canada states that people on a constant restrictive diet tend to eat more and fatty foods when they go through stressful times

To examine dietary choices during stressful periods, the researchers recruited 158 adults, who completed a survey of 44 questions about diet and diet changes.

At the end of the study, researchers noted that only 20% of respondents reported that they ate the same usual amount even when stressed. Approximately 40% of them said they ate less than usual, and the remaining 40% said they ate more than usual.

People who claimed to eat more than usual also reported that they were following a strict diet for longer. of two weeks. They also reported that - on stress peaks - ate foods that had more calories, fat, salt, carbohydrates and sugar. The incidence of junk food has also been high.

According to experts, people who are following very strict diets constantly tend to feel the right to eat - whatever they want? during periods of stress. On the other hand, people who are on a more moderate diet and who excel at healthy eating do not drastically alter their eating routine when stressed.

Decreasing stress levels may help weight loss

The link between stress and weight gain it is more intimate than you can imagine. The union of the two villains who persecute much of the world population results in an unhealthy combination to the body. The relationship is not so visible at first, but studies have endorsed the fact: they walk together and can be a rock in the shoes of those who struggle against the balance.

Although weight gain has always been attributed to two factors common, such as overeating and in the wrong way, there are no subtle influences of the organism that increase the measures of those who carry out a stressful routine.

Dangerous connection

The connection between stress and weight gain occurs from a very discrete form, almost invisible, precisely because it is controlled by the brain. The clearest evidence, according to studies, is justified by the unfriendly combination of the hormone cortisol (released by the adrenal glands in stressful situations) with leptin (substance responsible for the feeling of satiety ). Our cells are affected when the two go into shock. Cortisol makes our cells less sensitive to leptin. When the brain does not feel its effects, the person naturally feels more inclined to eat sugar and tends to eat more.

In addition to cortisol, another neurotransmitter actively interferes with people's relationship to food. It is the serotonin hormone responsible for the sense of well-being. When the levels of this neurotransmitter are reduced in the brain, the onset of symptoms of sadness, depression and compulsion for food appear, increasing the need for certain foods, especially those high in carbohydrates.

Some women who suffer from pre- for example, have low levels of serotonin during this period, which can drastically interfere with eating behavior, increasing the need to eat sweets.

Stress may further decrease testosterone levels. When this happens, the result may be loss of muscle mass and increased fat accumulation. Already in situations of prolonged stress, the immune system undergoes an imbalance that can trigger a chronic state of inflammation. Thus, fat cells make excess cytokines (inflammatory molecules), which increases appetite.

Fight the enemy

Trying to lower your stress levels can help you lose weight. When the body gains relief, the metabolism is stimulated. Thus, deposited fat becomes easier to burn and consequently, there will be more weight loss. Another possibility of minimizing the effects of stress and ensuring the body in shape is to include physical activities in the routine for at least three times a week. Exercises help naturally increase the body's seretonin levels, which elevates the feeling of well-being.

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