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Emotions & Nutrition

The pediatric community recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about 6 months and then, breastfeeding alongside the introduction of food gradually until at least 12 months. But why does this matter so much?

Emotional overeating is a condition in which someone repeatedly consumes food -not because he is hungry, but in order to feel better, to relax, to satisfy his emotional needs and regulate his emotions.

You may not have heard the term irritable bowel syndrome, but you have certainly heard of spastic colitis which is exactly the same. Some may even suffer from this unpleasant condition. The irritable bowel syndrome is condition which manifests in a plethora of symptoms.

Certain psychological situation (anxiety, fatigue, negative thoughts, anger, stress, melancholy) may urge us to find comfort in certain food; usually something sweet or high in carbohydrates (spaghetti, bread); tasty choices which give pleasure and plenty of energy. On the other hand, these foods in large quantities have a negative impact on our health, being apparent in our weight gain.

The relation between diet and sleep is complicated; diet affects sleep and vice versa. More specifically, a systemic lack of sleep is related to weight gain and bad eating habits. The interconnection is based on physical and psychological parameters.

Below is a list of food equivalency; it can be used to alter a dietary plan with food replacements without increasing or decreasing calorie intake and carbohydrate, protein or fat levels. In short, it is a guide of what can be substituted with what.