Emotional Eating is defined as devouring excessive amount of food in response to emotions rather than hunger. It occurs when a person is in the happiest mood or is confronted with a stressful situation.

Answer the below questions judiciously to know whether you are an emotional eater or not.

Are you an emotional eater?

Walking

Spending time with family/ doing recreational activity

Eating whatever you find

How do you avoid stressful situation?

Full & Active

Lethargic/Lazy

Still feel Hungry

How do you feel after taking a complete meal?

Occasionally

Have you ever used food as reward?

Not Checked

Have you noticed any weight gain in recent time?

Rarely

Sometimes

Frequently/Daily

How often do you crave for sugary or processed foods?

Frequently

Do you feel guilty after consuming/bingeing on any food item?

≥5 servings

3-5 servings

Less than 3 servings

How many servings of vegetables do to consume in a day?

≥2 servings

1-2 servings

None

How many servings of fruits do to consume in a day?

Weekly

2-3 times a week

How frequently you go out for eating?

Protein rich snacks/ Nuts & seeds/ Whole Fruits

Coffee/Tea

Fried snacks/Sugary foods/ Carbonated beverages

What foods you opt for when feeling stressed or emotionally weak?

Do you notice and enjoy the taste, flavour and aroma of the food you are eating?

Do you include probiotics and prebiotics in your diet to keep your digestive system healthy?

The results show that you are not an emotional eater. You should follow a healthy lifestyle along with a healthy dietary regime that will help you maintain good emotional health. Do not miss to consult our experts to know more on how you can avoid emotional eating. Also, track your diet in the “My Zone” section of The Wellness Corner app to keep a watch on your diet. You can also join our “Eat Right” Circle for daily tasks and tips that will help you improve your lifestyle and stay healthy.

The results show that you experience frequent episodes of emotional eating. You should follow a healthy lifestyle along with a healthy dietary regime that will help minimize the chances of emotional eating. Consult with our experts to know how to improve your lifestyle. Also, track your diet in the “My Zone” section of The Wellness Corner app to keep a watch on your diet. Additionally join our “Eat Right” Circle for regular tips and to learn more about healthy eating.

Moderate

The results show that you are more prone to emotional eating. You should follow a healthy lifestyle and adopt a healthy dietary regime that will help you in minimizing the chances of emotional eating. Consult with our experts to know how to improve your dietary habits to avoid emotional eating. . Also, track your diet in the “My Zone” section of The Wellness Corner app to keep a watch on your diet. Additionally join our “Eat Right” Circle for regular tips that will help you adopt a healthy dietary pattern.

High

Are you an emotional eater?

Brilliantly

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