Controlling The Urge For Comfort Foods

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Article Title: Controlling The Urge For Comfort Foods

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Eating ‘comfort’ foods to calm your stress levels may not

exactly be a new technique, but a recent study has shown that

the use of comfort foods has steadily risen over the past two

years. The study was conducted by the University of Michigan’s

American Customer Satisfaction Index and revealed that customer

satisfaction ratings for manufacturers of traditional so-called

comfort foods were up. These foods included some of the most

popular candy companies; like Hershey and Mars. So, what has

caused the consumption of comfort foods to rise? The study

concluded that concerns about the war in Iraq, personal safety,

the economy and other events have significantly contributed to

the increase in use of food as a way to relieve stress.

While indulging in cookies, candy and other calorie laden foods

may make you feel somewhat better about stressful events and

news; ultimately it will nothing for your health. There might

not be much you can do to control the stressful events

surrounding you; but fortunately there are several techniques

you can utilize to control comfort eating.

One of the best ways you can control comfort eating is to

practice a little patience. If you can wait at least 15 minutes

before indulging in traditional comfort foods, there is a very

good chance that you can avoid eating them at all.

Another good way to limit the amount of comfort foods you

consume is to keep a food diary. Make a point to diligently

write down all the foods you eat each day—even those that are

just a few of this and a handful of that. Seeing what you have

eaten in writing is a great way to keep you on the right track.

Most people indulge in comfort foods while chatting on the

phone, watching TV or surfing the net. Try making an agreement

with yourself that you will only eat while seated at the table

and you will improve your ability to withstand the urge to

comfort snack.

The buddy system is also a fantastic way to take control of the

desire to delve into comfort foods. If you happen to have a

friend that also faces the same temptations; this provides an

advantage for both of you. Whenever you are feeling stressed

and are tempted to grab your favorite snack; opt to phone or

visit your buddy instead.

Many people who feel the temptation to indulge in comfort foods

due to stress find that redirecting their attention helps

tremendously. One way to do this is to place the amount of

money that your comfort food would cost into a jar and saving

it for something special. You will be surprised not only at the

amount of money you will save, but at how well you will be able

to avoid comfort food and feel better about yourself.

Finally; whenever all else fails, remove yourself from

temptation by doing away with the junk food in your home and

office. Replace them with foods that are healthy for you; so

that even if you can’t resist the urge to snack while stressed

at least you will be filling your body with something good for

you.

About The Author: Dweck is the Founder & CEO of

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