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For the Love of Food
by Darya Rose | May 8, 2015
For The Love of Food
Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.
This week your BMI is lying to you, your brain’s role in late-night snacking, and the best way to reduce diabetes risk.
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Links of the week
- The Importance of Non-Negotiable, “No Matter What” Rules <<I love this. Do you prioritize your own needs or the needs of others? (Mark’s Daily Apple)
- Can You Quit Smoking Through Hypnosis? <<It is really easy to dismiss the power of the subconscious mind, but the more I learn about it the more I realize it is the subconscious who is really in charge. (The Atlantic)
- Treadmill May Be Riskiest Machine, but Injuries From It Still Rare <<The tragic and untimely death of David Goldberg this week after a treadmill accident had more than a few of us wondering about the safety of our favorite cardio machine. I found this article reassuring. (NY Times)
- Healthful eating is smart way to sustain brain power, study finds <<Just FYI: “the most healthful eaters were 24% less likely to have experienced cognitive decline” (LA Times)
- 30% of people with a “healthy” BMI are actually obese <<Every week someone I speak with references their own BMI as proof (or disproof) of their healthfulness. Please stop. (Obesity Panacea)
- WHEN YOU EAT MAY MATTER MORE THAN WHAT YOU EAT <<I’ve been seeing a lot of research supporting short-term intermittent fasting lately. I’d be really curious to see how it holds up in humans. (Dr. Weil)
- Is diet or exercise the best way to reduce diabetes risk? <<A very good question, with an interesting answer. (ScienceDaily)
- Fructose May Increase Cravings for High-Calorie Foods <<Another reason to avoid processed foods high in fructose. (NY Times)
- Late-night snacking: Is it your brain’s fault? <<Super interesting! They found that certain foods are less rewarding at night, which may make them less satisfying and spur overeating. (ScienceDaily)
- Genius Kale Salad Recipe <<I’m not usually big on kale salads, but this one looks kind of amazing. (101 Cookbooks)
What inspired you this week?
I love these roundups! About 3 years ago I went to see a hypnotherapist to try to quit smoking. I didn’t really want to, but my boyfriend’s father had just passed away from lung cancer and it seemed insensitive to keep smoking. I had tried medications, the patch, cold turkey and cessation programs, but nothing took away the craving no matter how long I’d managed to remain smoke free and I’d always cave and return to smoking. The lady seemed like a real whack job and I was sure it wasn’t going to work, but after the session, I walked out of that office and have not experience a desire to smoke since (even when drinking, one of my worst triggers). I know that’s just anecdotal and I know I’m an internet stranger, but I do really think that in my case it saved me from a lifelong struggle.