Say Goodbye to Junk Cravings: Healing Stress with Urvashi Agarwal

When we are stressed, we all turn to comfort food. That typically is loaded with sugar, salt, or fat — or what we all commonly refer to as junk food. And we feel guilty afterward. That stresses us out more, and the cycle begins all over again. This is not merely a food habit. It's a question of how we feel and how we manage stress. To truly end junk cravings, we need to treat and address the cause, not the symptoms.

Junk Cravings Begin with Stress

Stress makes your body produce more of a hormone named cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels tend to trigger food cravings, particularly for junk food. You overeat and feel guilty later, stuck in a cycle of emotional overeating and remorse.

Identify the Source of Your Stress

To break this cycle, first ask yourself, What is causing me to feel this way? Until you are aware of the cause of your anxiety or stress, you will never be able to get rid of it. Think beyond the surface.

Seek Help – You Are Not Alone

You don't have to do it alone. Talk to a close friend or a therapist. Mental health professionals are trained and will handle your issues confidentially. Just like we take medicine for a headache, therapy cures the mind.

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Cravings Are a Message, Not a Mistake

Cravings aren't weakness. Cravings are your body's method of asking for attention. Once you start healing from the inside out, the cravings will naturally fade. Heal the root, not just the habit.