A study by scientists at the Garfan Medical Research Institute in Sydney found that eating meals such as pizza, burgers or chips at a time of stress increases weight, while its effect is not noticeable at rest.
The scientists carried out experiments on two groups of mice, one of which was stressful and the other not stressful, and the two groups fed the same food, which contains high calories, such as burgers, pizza or potato chips, the Daily Mail reported.
It turns out that rats, who suffer from stress, have a greater tendency to gain weight than those who do not suffer from stress.
"This study suggests that we should be more aware of what we should eat while feeling stressed, if we want to avoid the rapid increase in obesity and obesity," said Professor Herbert Herzog, who led the study in Australia.
"This study really reinforces the idea that although eating junk food is bad, eating high-calorie diets increases the risk of obesity and obesity," he said.
"When you get stressed, you're going to have to eat high-fat meals.