Why your brain makes you crave the worst foods when you’re stressed. #shorts

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Published2 weeks ago
Duration1:26
Video IDCHKkQJ9NOuI
Languageen
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views15.7K
Likes1.8K
Comments59
Engagement Rate11.72%
Likes per 100 views11.34
Comments per 1K views3.75

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Why you crave the worst foods when stressed: Stress → cortisol → insulin → blood sugar drop → your brain demands fast carbs. But carbs also boost serotonin—so your brain is self-medicating with food. The spike works briefly, then crashes… restarting the cycle. It’s not willpower. It’s neurochemistry. Send this to someone who stress-eats. Your Brain Explained — Part 9. Follow for Part 10. #StressEating #BrainChemistry #Cortisol #SerotoninBalance #MentalHealthEducation

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