Carbohydrate addiction Stress Signs?
Health Care June 9th, 2010
If you suddenly feel like eating donuts, chocolate, or other snacks while being chased by the deadline or after an argument with her husband since last night, it was not a sign you’re hungry. However, it could be because you’re under stress.
Research shows, every time is down, our bodies always feel you need carbohydrates. Food sweets can make you feel comfortable in a short time, but this will also cause your mood to deteriorate rapidly.
This was revealed by Judith Wurtman PhD, a researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States. She and her husband, Professor Richard J Wurtman, has long interested in examining the link between carbohydrates and the condition of one’s emotions. Research results published in Scientific American in 1989 and several other medical journals.
Wurtman explained, people addicted (Craving) able to consume additional carbohydrate 800 calories from normal caloric needs. If the person is overweight, they generally will try to burn calories by exercising harder or eat less at mealtime.
People who have a desire to eat more carbohydrates also reported feeling more comfortable, less stressful, and sleep better after chewing on sugary foods.
According to Wurtman, our mood is so improved 20 minutes after eating carbohydrates. “This is because when you eat carbohydrates, your body releases the hormone serotonin (happy hormone) more,” he explained.
However, keep in mind also that this mood will quickly decline again. Then you will feel the need carbs again, and so on until you’re not aware of your body is classified as obese.
