We live in a world where the abundance of food is both a blessing and a curse. The modern palate, accustomed to the seductive flavors of processed and hyper-palatable foods, often leads us astray from the path of health. Our taste buds evolved to seek out the most calorie-dense foods for survival but now conspire against us, pushing us towards foods that offer immediate gratification but long-term health detriments. Nutrient-dense foods like liver and egg yolks, which should be dietary staples, are often shunned due to their less appealing flavors compared to the sugar-laden, fat-rich alternatives. Are our taste buds trying to sabotage our health?
Read MoreA recent study found that lean people's brains respond to nutrients differently than obese people. Specifically, the obese people's brains did not respond as quickly to the presence of nutrients. Sadly, when the obese people lost weight as part of the study, their brains still did not recognize they had eaten as quickly as the lean group, explaining why diets only result in temporary weight loss. I will go over the particulars of the study in this post and what it might mean in practical terms.
Read MoreMy son and I went to a sold-out comedy show at a large venue for the first time in over a year and a half. It was amazing to finally spend a normal night enjoying ourselves. The next day I felt unusually good. I thought the laughter may have had something to do with it. Research into laughter is quite common, so I thought I would share some info with you, like why we do it, and why it is good for us.
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