Is Your Kitchen Clutter Contributing to Your Excess Weight?
In a recent post I mentioned that two kinds of household clutter can be related to excess weight. One type is kitchen clutter. The relationship between a chaotic kitchen and overeating has been sited in recent research.
In her book Fit to Live (Rodale, 2007) Pamela Peeke, M.D., addresses the connection between kitchen clutter and weight. Kitchen chaos is an environmental stressor and can trigger spikes in appetite in the place where food is most accessible.
Kitchen clutter can cause a release of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is part of the “fight or flight” response in our bodies. When cortisol is elevated you are vulnerable to cravings. Cravings can lead to excess food intake which contributes to weight gain.
What can you do to eliminate even a small amount of kitchen clutter? Is there one counter-top area or drawer that you can clear in the next 24-hours?
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