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The 12 Books of Christmas | Comfort Eating with Grace Dent

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Comfort Food and Emotional Connections

In this chapter, the speakers engage in a humorous and relatable discussion about comfort eating, particularly focusing on the joy of simple foods like butter and bagels. They explore how food serves as a meaningful gesture during times of grief while reflecting on personal experiences and societal pressures surrounding body image and diets. Through light-hearted anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of culinary pleasures and the emotional support food provides in both joyful and challenging times.

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