No one really wants to hear bad stories about themselves, especially when it’s coming out from other’s person mouth. Most of us assume that people who are going through a rough time are most likely going through depression or perhaps anorexia nervosa. However, a new study by University of Miami has proven that bad news does not only affect our mood, but it also affects our health. It shows that people are more likely to gain weight when they are going through a rough time.
The study shows that hunger and the search for food kicks in a survival instinct, with the messages such as ‘live for today’ to prompt the action. With all the bad things happening around the world, people tend to eat more than they should even when the news doesn’t affect their life in every single way.
Researchers found that people tend to seek high-calorie foods instead of healthier options as people placed a high value on food with more calories. Prof Laran said: “It is clear from the studies that taste was not what caused the reactions, it was a longing for calories.”
To stay away from these influences, researchers suggest to be aware of the potential power of savvy food marketers that bear bad news. Often times, the adverse environment is the reason that prompts people to get more food that contains high-calorie to satisfy their craving.
Source: Telegraph UK
