Bel Marra Health Weighs in on Study That Links Stress to Poor Eating Habits

Toronto Canada - August 31, 2015 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

Bel Marra Health (www.belmarrahealth.com), a company that offers high-quality, specially-formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, is commenting on new research that is associating stress to poor eating habits.

In the study, researchers from Switzerland asked people to make food decisions after exposing them to moderate stress. Results showed participants were more likely to select food items that tasted good as opposed to selecting healthier food sources. (Source: “One thing that could be seriously hurting your healthy diet,” Bel Marra Health website, August 20, 2015; http://www.belmarrahealth.com/stress-can-lead-to-poor-eating-habits/.)

“These results aren’t too surprising,” says Dr. Victor Marchione, spokesperson for Bel Marra Health. “One thing that people need to realize is that willpower is not infinite and in fact diminishes the more it is used throughout the day. So, when you have to deal with even low levels of stress, choosing foods that give instant gratification is in line with how your brain functions. It just doesn’t have the strength to fight every battle, and so we give into what’s easiest or most gratifying.”

Dr. Marchione suggests that the first step to rectifying stress-related eating is to recognize that stress actually plays a factor in deciding what to eat.

“Identifying stress as a trigger gives people a better chance at taking their time to make improved food choices,” notes Dr. Marchione. “To prevent poor diet decisions, it’s important to face up to whatever is causing the stress. If the source of stress is gone, then it makes dietary decisions easier. Exercising on a regular basis is also a good way to combat bad eating choices.”

According to Dr. Marchione, removing junk food from the home and replacing it with healthier options can help deter poor dietary decisions. He also recommends that people struggling with their diet consult with a professional.

Bel Marra Health has an expert panel of doctors that lend their expertise on natural health methods, health news and trends.

Bel Marra Health products are produced only in Health Canada-approved facilities to ensure customers are getting top-quality products. For more information on Bel Marra Health, visit Bel Marra Health or call 1-866-531-0466.

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