Emotional eating is when emotions instead of hunger dictate what and how much you eat. You may not even realize it, but if you eat in response to feelings, especially eating if you are not hungry, you may be an emotional eater. Emotional eaters may eat when they experience many ...   Read More »

Do you ever feel like that chocolate fudge cookie dough ice cream is whispering your name as you roll your cart down the grocery aisle? Does your heart skip a beat at the first smell or sound of the first crunch of a potato chip? You’re not alone.   Read More »

Snacking can get a bad rap. But, the truth is that your brain thrives when it gets a constant flow of nutrients throughout the day. Healthy snacks are a terrific way to satisfy that hunger and get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Remember, you’re feeding your brain, ...   Read More »

When you feel stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol helps prepare your body to handle stress with increased blood glucose (sugar) and blood flow to your muscles so you are ready for action. After a stressful situation is over, your brain tells your body to shut off ...   Read More »