By Jean Hanks, MS, RDN, CDN The holiday season is upon us, and in addition to all the normal stressors that come with this time of year, we also have a global pandemic to think about. But no matter what your holiday festivities look like this year, one thing that is likely to be unchanged is the anxiety and dread…
By Jean Hanks, MS, RDN, CDN During this unprecedented time, many of us are feeling stressed, anxious and fearful of what the future holds. It can be easy to pick up unhealthy habits, particularly when it comes to eating. Studies have shown that stress (and with it fear, depression and anger) can lead us to seek comfort from foods that…