The Wellness Scoop Stress Eating, Sugar Substitutes & Fixing Your Gut
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Mar 19, 2026 They unpack why stress sends us for sweets and how to be kinder to ourselves around cravings. Practical tips for juggling intuitive eating with busy lives are discussed. Clear guidance on fibre targets and counting plant diversity is shared. Low and zero-sugar sweeteners are broken down, and the role of digestive enzymes and microbiome-supporting supplements is explored.
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Stop Delay And Pack A Planned Snack
- Use a stop-and-delay trick to disrupt stress eating by pausing 5–60 seconds and checking how you feel before reaching for food.
- Pack a planned filling snack (nuts, yogurt, oatcakes, hummus) for the commute or pre-dinner to reduce evening binges.
Plan Meals Not Intuition During Busy Seasons
- When life is busy, favour planning meals over strict intuitive eating because stress blunts hunger cues.
- Reintroduce mindfulness tools (breathing, short walks, 5-minute stillness) to reconnect with appetite signals.
Use Targeted Supplements When Diet Falls Short
- Consider supplements like vitamin D, B12 for those on plant-forward diets, and omega-3 if you rarely eat oily fish.
- Prioritise food first but add targeted supplements when dietary intake is insufficient.
