Comfort Food: Your Best Friend
Whether you’re fighting the holiday season blues, fighting with a loved one or just not feeling up to it today, we’ve all been in a sad place. And if there’s one thing that offers us comfort in this time of need, it’s our favorite feel-good snack or meal. This can be anything from curling up with a hot bowl of your grandmother’s age-old recipe of stew, gooey chocolate chip cookies or ordering in take-out from your favorite local place. Food makes you feel loved and it fulfills a part of you that needs nourishment and care. Statistics reveal that an alarming number of people experience some level of stress in their lives. This could be due to a number of professional or personal reasons. It’s times like these when we reach for our favorite snack or meal. There’s no need to feel guilty for giving into these cravings every once in a while because this is part of listening to your body and honoring your needs. Let’s take a look at why we crave comfort food and the importanc