Pastries can make stress worse? Study finds

Researchers found that eating fatty foods during stressful periods can impair the body's recovery from the effects of stress

Consuming foods high in fat before a mentally stressful episode can reduce brain oxygenation

Young adults given butter croissants showed a 1.74% reduction in vascular function

Findings are staggering, especially for those at risk of cardiovascular disease and in high-stress jobs

The study recommends healthier food choices rich in polyphenols to prevent vascular function impairment

Reduced oxygenation to the brain during stress may impact mood and cognitive function

Stressful food choices can exacerbate or protect from cardiovascular system effects