Posts tagged holistic living
Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.
Obese mice that were fed a compound found in green tea along with a high-fat diet gained weight significantly more slowly than a control group of mice that did not receive the green tea supplement, said Joshua Lambert, assistant professor of food science in agricultural sciences.
“In this experiment, we see the rate of body weight gain slows down,” said Lambert. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: More research showing the health benefits of drinking green tea. If you have not added a least one cup of green tea to your daily routine, What are you waiting for??
The adventure of life is to learn. The goal of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The secret of life is to dare. The beauty of life is to give. The joy of life is to love!
Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.
Obese mice that were fed a compound found in green tea along with a high-fat diet gained weight significantly more slowly than a control group of mice that did not receive the green tea supplement, said Joshua Lambert, assistant professor of food science in agricultural sciences.
“In this experiment, we see the rate of body weight gain slows down,” said Lambert. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: More research showing the health benefits of drinking green tea. If you have not added a least one cup of green tea to your daily routine, What are you waiting for??
Micheal Pollan Answers Readers’ Questions
Dr. Jay’s Note: Pollan continues to do a fantastic job of educating the masses on food matters. Even though I don’t agree with 100% of his info & opinions, he remains one of my favorite reads & resources.
As you become better at recognizing positive or negative thoughts, you will confidently choose what to accept or dismiss in your life.
Even If Chocolate Doesn’t Ward Off Heart Disease, It’s Still Yummy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but the tools to fend it off — low-fat diets, exercise, statin drugs — leave a little bit to be desired in the charm department.
Then there’s chocolate. It’s hard to resist the notion that eating lots of one of the world’s most delicious foods could be the key to cardiovascular health.
But is chocolate “good for the heart”? Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: Is chocolate good for you? I have found that the answer to this question is determined by the quality of the chocolate. Through performing individual nutritional testing in my office, I have found that most people do quite well with organic dark chocolate (raw or cold processed when possible). I advise avoiding milk chocolate & any dark chocolate treats that have a long list of added ingredients (soybean or canola oils & preservatives).
High quality dark chocolate is a fantastic, healthy & guilt-free treat.
Ambitious Goals Equals Satisfaction
Cecile K. Cho, a University of California, Riverside assistant marketing professor and her co-author and Gita Venkataramani Johar, a professor at Columbia University, set up two experiments to compare people who set ambitious goals to those who set conservative goals. They focused on situations in which goals were achieved, and measured the level of satisfaction with the achieved goals.
“The moral of the story is don’t sell yourself short,” Cho said. “Aim high.”
The paper, “Attaining Satisfaction,” has been published online in the Journal of Consumer Research. It will appear in the December issue of the journal. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: Dream big & start small. You can accomplish anything that you set your mind to & starting with small steps towards those goals will help to keep any feelings of overwhelm at bay.
Happiness Lengthens Life
Happiness does not heal, but happiness protects against falling ill. As a result, happy people live longer. The size of the effect on longevity is comparable to that of smoking or not. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: Cultivating a positive mental attitude (PMA) will add years to your life & life to your years. Begin by spending a few moments each day thinking about the things that make you smile.
