Excerpt from "Food for the Hungry Heart": Instead of relying on food to cope with the stress of life's situations, try these other options. A sympathetic friend is more filling than a slice of pie. A hug from a family member leaves a better feeling than a large order of fries. The helpful counsel of a professional will do more to ease your mind than a quart of ice cream. The sense of control you feel when you actively seek answers to your problems leaves a better feeling than starving yourself all day.