Can dieting help combat stress? How do you feel about this?

This is an interesting question you pose. I think the food we eat has alot to do with our ability to deal with stress. Some foods tend to bog us down while others will give us energy. Stress requires an alert mind and energy.For me, fresh veggies and fruit are good at keeping me alert and I think this gives me the ability to handle stress. I have also found that walking, for pleasure helps me deal with stress. I love to hike in the woods and walk just for the enjoyment of it. It is on the hikes and walks that I come to terms with the stress in my life. I feel better and renewed again after i return home

I think there is a lot to be said about the saying "you are what you eat" for sure! I think when you eat healthier you tend to feel better. If you feel better you handle life's stresses better. I'm not so sure chewing something harder helps, but hey... perhaps for some it could! I've seen people pop a piece of gum in their mouth when stressed so it could definitely be a possibility!

Thanks for the tips, they sound good to me and I'll try them out sometimes.

Eating the right foods can help combat stress, I think. Consuming too much fat, salt, sugar, caffeine, etc. can make people feel different ways, including tired, irritable, sleepless, etc. Of course, when a person is stressed out they are more likely to eat the wrong foods to comfort themselves. One important thing in combatting stress is getting enough sleep, and getting some exercise, even if it's just going for a walk.