1. Crunchy foods release pent-up tension When someone is suppressing emotions (anger, frustration, stress), their nervous system is in a heightened state. Crunching gives the body a physical outlet: • The jaw engages in strong repetitive movement. • This mimics the body’s natural tension-release response. • The loud crunch creates sensory feedback that momentarily “drowns out” internal emotions. This is why crunchy foods are strongly tied to stress eating. 2. Crunch mimics emotional expression W