This question is worth knowing especially before starting a diet.

On the one hand, the answer is obvious: We eat to satisfy our hunger. But that is only one aspect. Research proves that what and more often eating serves to satisfy our mental needs, such as satisfying the desire for love, security or approval.

Eating becomes a way of dealing with bad emotions like stress, regret or anger. It is also a way to express social emotions : sympathy, love, respect and hospitality. We also eat for religious, cultural reasons related to our tradition and ceremonies.

Nowadays, eating not only plays a physiological role , but has become one of the most important aspects of our functioning and one of the main sources of pleasure.

There is nothing wrong with that , as long as we are able to control, or rather consciously decide on the quantity and quality of consumed food. But once eating becomes a constant and uncontrolled way to deal with or run away from problems, it becomes dangerous.

According to WHO, the World Health Organization, improper diet in up to 70% may be the cause of the so-called dependent diseases and diseases. It is worth considering.