…unhealthy, high-calorie foods beats down our inhibitory control, so it’s literally not your fault that you’re craving fries, a donut, or a candy bar. But what researchers also found is that regular exercise enhances inhibitory control—reprogramming your brain to eat healthier. But the benefits of…
…with the reduced risk of diabetes, nerve injury, and UV radiation damage. What’s the best way to eat chocolate? Look for high-quality chocolate bars that contain 70 percent cocoa or more. Unsweetened dark chocolate is extremely bitter, and even sweetened it can be an acquired taste. Because of its…
…published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that women with the highest chocolate consumption (eating at least two chocolate bars a week) are 20 percent less likely to suffer a stroke. The study focused on 33,000 Swedish women between the ages of 49 and 83 who had no history of…
…vitamin B1 to your summertime plans. * Raise the Bar on Your Snacks. Long car and plane rides, hikes, and the like often warrant a bit of refueling between meals. Don’t turn to chips, candy, and other unhealthy snacks. Instead pack healthy snack bars made with whey or soy protein, fresh fruit, vegetables…
…insulin and glucose responses to the glucose tolerance test. High-quality dark chocolate is sold in health food, specialty, and grocery stores. Look for bars that contain 70 percent cocoa or more. Don’t be put off by the fat content, and expect it to have some sugar. Unsweetened dark chocolate is extremely…
…biggest culprits is our collective urge to snack. Snack food manufacturers make up a multi-billion industry—all focused on bringing you chips, snack bars, and cookies that are draining your wallet, expanding your waistline, and contributing to the diabetes epidemic. Now, I could tell you to resist all…
…you lose weight, and improves cognitive function, mood, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity. The biggest health benefits are found in chocolate bars that are 70% cocoa—so go ahead and enjoy it, in moderation. 2. Nuts are one of the best snack foods around, and almonds top the list when it comes…
…more enjoyable. I could list these tips and recommendations out for you, but I thought it would be more fun to make a game of it. Using the search bar at the top right of this page, you can hunt through my past blog posts—or you can read back in chronological order. On every post that would help to…
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