For The Love Of Food
by Darya Rose | Jan 11, 2013

For The Love of Food
Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.
This week the importance of small amounts of exercise, new problems with fructose and why you shouldn’t eat at the wrong time of day.
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Links of the week
- Good and Bad, the Little Things Add Up in Fitness <<We often think we need to make a special effort to get enough exercise, when in fact the little things we do add up and are often more important. (New York Times)
- Study: Midnight Snacks Mess Us Up on a Molecular Level <<Eating affects your circadian rhythms, and doing it at the wrong times can have negative consequences. Eat meals at consistent times and in daylight whenever possible. (The Atlantic)
- Let’s Ask Marion: Can It Really Be Healthier To Be Overweight? <<This is a great illustration of why we should avoid the temptation to oversimplify the health science that appears in the news. (Food Politics)
- Fructose Has Different Effect Than Glucose On Brain Regions That Regulate Appetite <<New data suggesting that added sugar is worse for weight control than other forms of carbohydrate. (ScienceDaily)
- CARBOHYDRATES: BAD FOR THE AGING BRAIN <<Keep in mind that body weight isn’t the only reason it’s important to eat healthy. (Dr. Weil)
- Do the Brain Benefits of Exercise Last? <<Exercise is also important for brain health, and new research (though still not peer-reviewed) suggests you need to keep it up to maintain the benefits. Big shock, right? (New York Times)
- Are You Eating These Important Supplemental Foods? <<Though this is very similar to my underrated health foods post, but it’s a great reminder and there’s a few additional ones in here worth noting. (Mark’s Daily Apple)
- How to Learn to Love Healthy Food (Even If You’re a Picky Eater) <<Fantastic advice. I agree with almost all of it. (Lifehacker)
- Exercise in Short Bursts Is Effective <<A nice reminder that for exercise, it really doesn’t take much. (Wall Street Journal)
- Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad Recipe <<This looks so darn good. Moroccan food is my favorite. (101 Cookbooks)
What inspired you this week?
I’m glad you posted the Food Politics link. I had read this (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/few-extra-pounds-may-be-healthy-experts/story-fnddckzi-1226546859745) last week and I was wondering about it.
My thoughts went to quality of life vs. quantity.
Hi Darya! I absolutely love your website! Your articles are very helpful and informative. I myself am very mindful of health and science, having completed my bachelor’s in science as well. You have mentioned a lot of great foods and healthy eating tips, however I haven’t come across anything that details exactly what types of foods, whole grains, and physical activities that are a part of your daily life. I was wondering if you have an article that details your general “food diary” and exercise routine. I read your diet history, and mine closely resembles yours. I am looking to become healthier, but I sometimes feel like I am up against a wall with no results. Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!
Here’s a few links that might help:
http://summertomato.com/summer-tomato-live-episode-2-daryas-healthstyle/
http://summertomato.com/my-weekly-workout/
I just saw your response, thanks! Those links were exactly what I was looking for, they both had great tips and answered a lot of my questions. Thanks again!