If you’re anything like me, stressors big and small can quickly lead to an unwanted trip down the emotional eating rabbit hole. In an effort to avoid this unhealthy coping mechanism, I’ve compiled a list of comfort foods that are not only delicious, but also good for you! So next time you’re feeling stressed, try one of these healthy snacks and let me know how it goes.
Stressors can lead to emotional eating
Emotional eating is a real thing—and it can be tough to resist diving into a pint of ice cream when you’re feeling stressed out or down in the dumps. But emotional eating can also lead to weight gain and other health problems, so it’s important to find healthy comfort foods that won’t sabotage your diet. Some great healthy comfort foods include: roasted veggies, soup, Greek yogurt with fruit, whole grain toast with avocado, baked sweet potato with cinnamon and honey.
Comfort foods can be unhealthy
Comfort foods are those that make us feel good when we eat them. They can be warm, like a bowl of soup on a cold day, or cool, like ice cream on a hot day. But just because they make us feel good doesn’t mean they’re necessarily good for us. In fact, many comfort foods are loaded with unhealthy fats and calories. And yet we can’t help but crave them when we’re feeling down or stressed out. So what’s the solution? How can we enjoy our comfort foods without jeopardizing our health? The answer is moderation.
There are healthy comfort foods that are delicious
There are many delicious comfort foods that are also healthy. Some of these include roasted vegetables, soups and stews, whole grain breads, and fruit pies. These comfort foods can be just as comforting as their unhealthy counterparts while also providing essential nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. So next time you’re looking for a comforting meal, make sure to choose one of these healthier options!
Try one of these next time you’re feeling stressed
When you’re feeling stressed, it can be hard to make healthy choices. You may not feel like cooking or even want to leave the house. But what you eat can have a big impact on how you’re feeling. That’s why it’s important to choose foods that will help you relax and de-stress. Here are some healthy comfort foods that will help you feel better: 1. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is a great comfort food because it is warm and satisfying. It also contains magnesium, which has been shown to reduce stress levels.
15. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Skillet
This easy Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Skillet dish is cabbage rolls deconstructed, with all the same great components and flavors, but half the time!
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14. Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This Slow Cooker Taco Soup iThis Slow Cooker Taco Soup is an easy meal made in your crock pot using pantry staples! Super nutritious also, to get you through cold and flu season! See more Healthy Leftover Taco Meat Recipes.
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13. Roasted Butternut Squash Curry
The coziest-ever Roasted Butternut Squash Curry with protein-packed lentils and hearty Brussels sprouts.
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12. Delicious and Healthy Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
Looking for a healthy AND comforting dish perfect for the cool weather months?! This Crockpot Vegetarian Chili recipe is super easy and great for even the pickiest of eaters. A great combo of beans, veggies and lentils come together for a great tasting chili, I promise you won’t miss the meat!
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11. Chicken Tortilla Soup {Leftover Chicken Recipe}
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to stretch leftover chicken, easily feeding your family dinner for a second night!
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10. Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Polenta
These red wine braised beef short ribs are slow cooked for hours until they are tender, juicy, and fall off the bone. Using a fool proof oven baked polenta method, you’re left with deliciously braised short ribs, creamy polenta, and topped with gravy.
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9. 5 Ingredient Instant pot Mac and Cheese
With this easy 5 ingredient Instant Pot macaroni and cheese, you can have creamy homemade mac and cheese on the table in minutes. This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe gives you the creamy cheesy goodness of other macaroni and cheese recipes with a fraction of the work. Plus it tastes a million times better than anything you’d get in a box!
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8. Cauliflower Chickpea Curry
This vegetable cauliflower chickpea curry is packed with flavor. A vegan curry recipe made with delicious coconut milk, quick, easy and will be a weeknight favorite.
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7. 15 Minute Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy 15 minutes Asian chicken noodle soup made with a delicious Asian style broth flavored with garlic, ginger & hot chili oil. The perfect soup for cold & flu season!
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6. Spicy Sweet Potato Soup | THME
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with a slice of sprouted bread is my new favorite Trim Healthy Mama-friendly E lunch!
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5. Keto Mac and Cheese with Zoodles
With only 5 grams of net carbs per serving, this Keto Mac and Cheese recipe lets you enjoy this comfort food favorite without any guilt! It’s made with spiralized zucchini in a rich, creamy cheese sauce!
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4. Creamy Pesto and Goat Cheese Pasta
Сreamy Pesto and Goat Cheese Pasta is a quick vegetarian weeknight dinner recipe, done in less than 30 minutes. This is an easy and quick pantry pasta dinner recipe. A delicious creamy goat cheese and pesto sauce with no cream!
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3. Creamy White Chicken Chili | THM: S
This Creamy White Chicken Chili is a wonderful alternative to the more traditional, beef-y, tomato-y varieties. My dear husband, (who happily held the spoon in the air for me while I took pictures of this dish!) told me this was at least as good as his previous favorite chili, the one I even named “Brad’s Favorite Chili!”
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2. Cauliflower Chicken Chowder (low carb & gluten free)
Creamy Cauliflower Chicken Chowder is made from scratch with all low carb, keto-friendly, gluten free ingredients. With only 10 net carbs per serving, it’s a warm, comforting, and filling dish. This is an easy soup recipe for lunch or meal prep.
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1. Crockpot Tortilla Soup
This Crockpot Tortilla Soup recipe makes a great easy dinner! It’s healthy and made from scratch with chicken, black beans, and corn in the slow cooker.
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