Sarah Keogh: Eating for Emotional Balance
Tuesday, February 25th 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (GMT)
Online Webinar – Zoom – Link will be sent before event.
Cost: Free to attend – your donations help us keep this series running and accessible to all.
About Sarah Keogh
Sarah Keogh is an experienced and highly knowledgeable nutrition expert with over 25 years in the field. As the founder of Eatwell, her approach is grounded in practical, science-based nutrition. She has an extensive academic background, including a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Trinity College, Dublin, as well as a Masters in European Food Regulation.
In her career, Sarah has worked in various settings, including hospitals in both Ireland and the UK, and currently runs a private practice in Dublin. She’s a CORU Registered Dietitian and has made notable contributions to mainstream media, delivering insightful advice on nutrition. She also engages in educational work, offering seminars and webinars for workplaces, alongside her role as a lecturer in Nutrition at TU Dublin.
Sarah’s expertise spans a broad range of areas, from gut health and weight support to eating disorders, heart health, and skin health. She works closely with the Coeliac Society, contributing to research on improving nutrition in gluten-free foods, which is crucial for those with coeliac disease. Her work also involves product development, recipe and menu analysis, and supporting companies with nutritional communications.
Through her multifaceted work, Sarah is dedicated to making science-based nutrition accessible and effective for a wide audience.
*Support us! We greatly appreciate donations. If you are able to donate, please do so as this helps us to continue to offer these life-changing webinars.
The Power of Food on our emotions and why we comfort eat.
Eating and emotional resilience are deeply connected. What we eat can affect our emotional well-being, and how we handle emotions can influence our eating habits. When we’re emotionally resilient, we can better manage stress, anxiety, and other feelings, which can help avoid emotional eating or unhealthy food choices. On the flip side, a healthy diet can support our emotional health by providing essential nutrients that regulate mood, energy, and mental clarity.
Food plays a powerful role in shaping our emotions due to a combination of biology, psychology, and social conditioning. On a physiological level, eating triggers the release of chemicals in our brain, such as serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. These “feel-good” hormones are often associated with happiness, relaxation, and pleasure, which can explain why we might seek out certain foods, especially when we’re feeling stressed, sad, or anxious.
Comfort eating often serves as a coping mechanism in response to emotional distress. When we’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or unhappy, we might turn to food for a sense of control or temporary relief from those feelings. The act of eating itself can provide a sense of comfort and distraction. High-carb or high-fat foods, like chocolate, chips, or ice cream, are particularly popular for comfort eating because they tend to provide an instant boost in mood.
Psychologically, comfort eating can be linked to early experiences or memories, such as being given a favorite snack as a child to soothe or reward us. These patterns can be reinforced over time, making certain foods feel like emotional “anchors” that help us deal with stress or negative emotions.
Additionally, food can serve as a social or cultural comfort. Think about how certain meals are tied to gatherings or celebrations—food, in those moments, becomes part of how we connect with others, express love, or seek comfort.
While eating can offer temporary relief, the challenge is recognizing when it becomes a habitual response to emotions rather than addressing the underlying emotional needs.
In this one-hour interactive webinar, I’ll explore Sarah’s perspectives on several profound topics, including:
🔹 How food and diet can impact your mental health
🔹 Tips on Eating for Emotional Balance
🔹 Comfort Eating
🔹 How & Why to Practise Mindful Eating
🔹 The Role of Portion Control in Healthy Eating
🔹 The effect of gut health on the immune system and mental health
How to Register
Secure your spot today! Registration is free, and Fiona invites you to pay what you can to support her mission of spreading positivity and empowerment.
About Sarah Keogh
Sarah Kehoe is an experienced and highly knowledgeable nutrition expert with over 25 years in the field. As the founder of Eatwell, her approach is grounded in practical, science-based nutrition. She has an extensive academic background, including a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Trinity College, Dublin, as well as a Masters in European Food Regulation.
In her career, Sarah has worked in various settings, including hospitals in both Ireland and the UK, and currently runs a private practice in Dublin. She’s a CORU Registered Dietitian and has made notable contributions to mainstream media, delivering insightful advice on nutrition. She also engages in educational work, offering seminars and webinars for workplaces, alongside her role as a lecturer in Nutrition at TU Dublin.
Sarah’s expertise spans a broad range of areas, from gut health and weight support to eating disorders, heart health, and skin health. She works closely with the Coeliac Society, contributing to research on improving nutrition in gluten-free foods, which is crucial for those with coeliac disease. Her work also involves product development, recipe and menu analysis, and supporting companies with nutritional communications.
Through her multifaceted work, Sarah is dedicated to making science-based nutrition accessible and effective for a wide audience.
*Support us! We greatly appreciate donations. If you are able to donate, please do so as this helps us to continue to offer these life-changing webinars.
The Power of Food on our emotions and why we comfort eat.
Eating and emotional resilience are deeply connected. What we eat can affect our emotional well-being, and how we handle emotions can influence our eating habits. When we’re emotionally resilient, we can better manage stress, anxiety, and other feelings, which can help avoid emotional eating or unhealthy food choices. On the flip side, a healthy diet can support our emotional health by providing essential nutrients that regulate mood, energy, and mental clarity.
Food plays a powerful role in shaping our emotions due to a combination of biology, psychology, and social conditioning. On a physiological level, eating triggers the release of chemicals in our brain, such as serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. These “feel-good” hormones are often associated with happiness, relaxation, and pleasure, which can explain why we might seek out certain foods, especially when we’re feeling stressed, sad, or anxious.
Comfort eating often serves as a coping mechanism in response to emotional distress. When we’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or unhappy, we might turn to food for a sense of control or temporary relief from those feelings. The act of eating itself can provide a sense of comfort and distraction. High-carb or high-fat foods, like chocolate, chips, or ice cream, are particularly popular for comfort eating because they tend to provide an instant boost in mood.
Psychologically, comfort eating can be linked to early experiences or memories, such as being given a favorite snack as a child to soothe or reward us. These patterns can be reinforced over time, making certain foods feel like emotional “anchors” that help us deal with stress or negative emotions.
Additionally, food can serve as a social or cultural comfort. Think about how certain meals are tied to gatherings or celebrations—food, in those moments, becomes part of how we connect with others, express love, or seek comfort.
While eating can offer temporary relief, the challenge is recognizing when it becomes a habitual response to emotions rather than addressing the underlying emotional needs.
In this one-hour interactive webinar, I’ll explore Sarah’s perspectives on several profound topics, including:
🔹 How food and diet can impact your mental health
🔹 Tips on Eating for Emotional Balance
🔹 Comfort Eating
🔹 How & Why to Practise Mindful Eating
🔹 The Role of Portion Control in Healthy Eating
🔹 The effect of gut health on the immune system and mental health
How to Register
Secure your spot today! Registration is free, and Fiona invites you to pay what you can to support her mission of spreading positivity and empowerment.
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