Everybody wants the kids menu

Summary: Have you noticed fancy restaurants serving childhood favorites like pizza rolls and chicken nuggets? It turns out, there is a scientific reason for this trend. High stress and burnout from recent years have raised our cortisol levels. This stress hormone makes our bodies crave quick, comforting carbs to feel safe. While adults are ordering expensive "kids" food to cope with the anxiety and high costs of "adulting," real kids are actually eating more grown-up meals like steak and salmon! Nostalgia isn't just a feeling; it's a biological coping mechanism and a big business.

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