You Might Be Engaging in Emotional Eating Without Realizing It

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It’s Monday again, and you’ve probably already reached for that box of donuts or a salty bag of chips to “de-stress.” Despite having a hearty breakfast and giving yourself a pep talk in the mirror, you can’t help but snack to stay grounded. Sound familiar? If so, you might be an emotional eater without even knowing it. You may think it’s just harmless snacking, but why does your eating increase during stressful or challenging situations?