2006-07-18 03:14:07 · 5 answers · asked by Lainey 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
When we eat comfort foods our brains release chemicals called endorphins which include serotonin and dopamine. This mild rush of feel - good chemicals make us feel good and can temporarily make us feel good and alleviate depression
2006-07-18 03:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've heard of comfort foods? Foods that make you feel good or remind you of a warm and fuzzy time when you were a kid? Well, some people don't get comfortable on the first serving... What we all need is free ice cream, that would make us all happy, maybe....
2006-07-18 10:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by metrobluequeen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they need to be accepted. Food is a great tool for people to use because it doesn't talk back or argue (like a person). Plus it tastes great.
2006-07-18 11:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it stops there brain from thinking about there issue until they finish there food. then the brain focuses on the problem again they go for more food for thought. etc...
2006-07-18 10:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I remember my fiance told me that before....i really dunno why but probably it's a defense mechanism...
2006-07-18 10:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by SHEMH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋