Recent studies have shown that negative moods and positive moods may actually lead to preferences for different kinds of foods.
February 13/Dover, Del./University of Delaware -- Recent studies have shown that negative moods and positive moods may actually lead to preferences for different kinds of foods. For example, if given the choice between grapes or chocolate candies, someone in a good mood may be more inclined to choose the former while someone in a bad mood may be more likely to choose the latter.
A forthcoming article by University of Delaware associate professor Meryl Gardner finds there is more to stress eating than simply emotion, and in fact, thinking about the future may help people make better food choices.