As November's crisp, chilly air settles, there's nothing quite like comfort food to warm us up. But what exactly is comfort food? It's more than just calories – it makes you feel good emotionally and even physically. It conjures up good memories. Comfort food can make even the dreariest days feel a little brighter.
Scientists have found that comfort food actually triggers the release of feel-good hormones in our brains. We instinctively reach for these dishes on rainy days, during breakups, or when we're wearing our "fancy" sweatpants for the third day straight.
