Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Why you crave the worst foods when stressed:

Stress → cortisol → insulin → blood sugar drop → your brain demands fast carbs.

But carbs also boost serotonin—so your brain is self-medicating with food.

The spike works briefly, then crashes… restarting the cycle.

It’s not willpower. It’s neurochemistry.

Send this to someone who stress-eats.

Your Brain Explained — Part 9. Follow for Part 10.

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