Emotional Eating: What is it?? Emotional Eating involves the conscious or unconscious utilization of foods as sources of comfort when faced with challenges, stressors, boredom, loneliness, sadness, adverse situations and other life issues such as relationships, work related issues or financial hardships that may trigger negative emotions. The Cons of Emotional Eating While eating emotionally may temporarily bring comfort by acting as a distraction from the real underlying issues, this p...