SPICE AS NICE:
Using herbs and spice blends is an easy way to feel
like you’re indulging in something rich—without adding fat or calories
to your plate.
WSJ: Vividly Imagining Fragrant Food May Lead to Weight Gain
"The savory aromas of bacon and fresh-baked cookies have led many a
dieter astray. Now comes research suggesting that how vividly you
imagine the fragrance of such goodies may play a role as well.
Scientists at Yale University and the affiliated John B. Pierce
Laboratory have found that a person’s self-reported ability to imagine
odors correlates with his or her body-mass index, a standard measure
that relates weight to height." Read the full story.
NPR: In 'Eating Lab,' A Psychologist Spills Secrets On Why Diets Fail
"Diets don't work for a variety of reasons, from biology to
psychology. Mann points the finger, first and foremost, at human
biology. 'Genes,' she writes, 'play an indisputable role in regulating
an individual's weight: Most of us have a genetically set weight range.
When we try to live above or below that range, our body struggles
mightily to adapt.' Second to biology, Mann blames a combination of
neuroscience and psychology. Our brains are hard-wired to want food for
survival, she explains, so restricting calories creates a psychological
stress response, which facilitates weight gain, not loss. Also, she
adds: 'Studies show that willpower, the thing we all blame ourselves for
not having enough of, is in many ways a mythical quality and certainly
not something that can be relied upon for weight loss.'" Read the full story.
WSJ: Can Your Honey Be Your Workout Buddy?
"Working out together so rarely works out. It is tempting to picture
exercising together as a couple. You’re spending time and, a bonus,
getting healthy and buff, too. However, hitting the gym with the person
whose approval and desire you most want can bring up all sorts of
insecurities." Read the full story.
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