Comfort food is food prepared traditionally, that may have
a nostalgic or sentimental appeal, or
simply provide an easy-to-eat, easy-to-digest meal rich in calories, nutrients, or both.
Many comfort foods are flavorful and easily eaten, having
soft consistencies.
The term was first used, according to Webster's Dictionary,
in 1977.
It also means food that is simply prepared and gives a sense
of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking.
It is foods that soothe the psyche.
Comfort food identifications into four categories like nostalgic foods, indulgence foods, convenience foods, and physical comfort foods.
The identification of particular items as comfort food may be idiosyncratic patterns.
In one study of American preferences, "males preferred warm, hearty, meal-related comfort foods
(such as steak, casseroles, and soup), while females instead preferred comfort foods that were more snack related (such
as chocolate and ice cream).
In addition, younger people preferred more snack-related comfort foods compared to those over 55 years of age."
The study also revealed strong connections between consumption of comfort foods and feelings of guilt.
Food is the gift we give ourselves. Comfort food feels good.
When there is cravings for comfort foods. "We go to those foods that we really enjoy."
a nostalgic or sentimental appeal, or
simply provide an easy-to-eat, easy-to-digest meal rich in calories, nutrients, or both.
Many comfort foods are flavorful and easily eaten, having
soft consistencies.
The term was first used, according to Webster's Dictionary,
in 1977.
It also means food that is simply prepared and gives a sense
of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking.
It is foods that soothe the psyche.
Comfort food identifications into four categories like nostalgic foods, indulgence foods, convenience foods, and physical comfort foods.
The identification of particular items as comfort food may be idiosyncratic patterns.
In one study of American preferences, "males preferred warm, hearty, meal-related comfort foods
(such as steak, casseroles, and soup), while females instead preferred comfort foods that were more snack related (such
as chocolate and ice cream).
In addition, younger people preferred more snack-related comfort foods compared to those over 55 years of age."
The study also revealed strong connections between consumption of comfort foods and feelings of guilt.
Food is the gift we give ourselves. Comfort food feels good.
When there is cravings for comfort foods. "We go to those foods that we really enjoy."
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