Why is food so comforting?

[xJeremyx]

Feeling sad? Get a pint of ice-cream.
Moody? Time for some cookies.
Lonely? Nothing better than a nice hot burrito.

What makes food so nice when we feel down?

[purplepoppy]

The bare minimum you should be able to do is feed yourself. A plate of food is a symbol that you're not a failure and can provide for yourself. Being given food is like being given a hug, it's about being accepted.

[Anemone978]

I think because we are so bored its the only thing that takes our mind off of things for awhile whist we eat our feelings away. I didn't know guys comfort ate too lol

[xJeremyx]

How is it surprising that guys also comfort-eat? Given how lonely most of us can be, I think its quite common

[Anemone978]

I don't know just didn't think guys did...

[xJeremyx]

Well either ya learned something new, or I'm just a weird guy who loves eating when I'm sad

[Anemone978]

The more you know lol

[CuriousMufuxka]

Personally I have more comfort preparing and cooking my dishes. It's not only a mental break from outside bullshit, but also game time in the kitchen!

[Anonymous]

Ice cream, cookies, popcorn, etc. Foods that aren't good for u, lol. 😂

[xJeremyx]

I know, its just so comforting!!

[PBandJ_Nerd]

It's because they're comfort foods. When we eat food that we love and tastes good, we release happy hormones in our body.

[FreyaRed]

Reward

[xJeremyx]

For?

[FreyaRed]

Food activates neurotransmitter in brain's reward center

[xJeremyx]

and that makes people feel better on a sad day?