There are two kinds of people in the world. First, there are those who, when stressed, eat everything in sight. Also, some people stop eating completely. Food can be a unique response to our emotions, such as overeating or eating comfortably. But did you know that the food you eat also affects your mood? Therefore, grabbing a chocolate bar when feeling overwhelmed is not a good idea. Your brain is a 24/7 machine. Whether you’re awake or sleeping, it works in the background to help you breathe, move, feel and more. But what is the power of this power plant? Food, of course. Your brain needs calories to function and do what it does best. Does it matter where you get these calories? Yes! Think of the brain as a means. Supply low quality fuel and soon this engine will start flapping. Otherwise, it might not go that far. The same goes for your body. Adding low-quality fuel, the empty calorie of refined foods high in fat, sugar, and other unpleasant substances, feels awful. When you are stressed, your body releases cortisol. This is known as the fight or flight hormone. It helps the body cope with any “attack” it receives, while drawing energy from the body and lowering blood sugar. After the initial high (stress), you may feel tired and exhausted. Prolonged pressure may intensify this effect. Serotonin is a wellness hormone. It helps your body regulate sleep, appetite, and mood, and it also affects the way you feel pain. A lack of this hormone can make you stressed, irritable, tired, and cry over sweets and carbs. The secret to this beneficial hormone is that it is almost always (95%) produced in the digestive tract. This means that what you eat affects your ability to make food. When you are hungry, your blood sugar drops, and you feel tired. So, the first thing your body does is stop this feeling. To do this, it releases cortisol and adrenaline into the body, raising these levels again. side effect? irritability. Both cortisol and