There is certainly a lot to be stressed out about today. The economic crisis, job losses, sales revenues eroding, business tanking . . . Many people find some relief by eating something, but what you reach for may only add to your stress, not relieve it. Munching on “comfort foods” like chocolate or ice cream gives a momentary sugar rush to the brain, but this is only temporary. Soon the brain chemicals heightened by the sugar leave and the stress returns.