How to Stop Eating When Bored
What is Emotional Eating, and How Does it Relate to Boredom? Emotional eating, also known as emotional hunger, is a phenomenon where people eat in response to emotional state rather than physical desire. It is the practice of consuming food in response to emotions rather than hunger. For example, people may turn to food to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, or other negative emotions. It's prevalent when people feel bored and have no engaging activities to occupy their time—which explains the recent development of Lasta's emotional eating app. This specialized tool enables users to observe themselves regarding emotional eating habits and provides strategies for coping with emotional eating. Most importantly, the app guides people towards healthier alternatives for emotional nourishment that will keep them away from unhealthy cravings in…