Why Do We Prefer ‘Sweet’ Foods When We’re Stressed?

When you're stressed, your body sends out a message that says 'we need sugar!' This is because stress activates a part of the brain called the reward system, which makes you feel good when you eat sweet things. It’s like your brain is saying, *'Let me help you feel better, here's some sugar!'

Your brain has a special area that controls how you feel and what you want to eat. When stress hits, it turns on this system and makes you crave sweet foods, like candy or chocolate.