Remember when you were six and were so sad that Susie moved clear across town. Mom made chocolate-chip cookies and after you ate a few, the world seemed much brighter. Well, you-re forty-something now and your best friend is leaving for a job overseas. Does it make you want to break out the cookie jar and do some major eating?

We Don-t Outgrow It

Many of us would answer yes. Emotional eating is quite common. When we are sad we chose different foods than when we are happy. Many people crave sugary foods when sad and lean more towards protein foods when happy. Popcorn or chips are frequently a choice of the bored. Read more