You can be an angel in your meal choices, but if you're undoing it with what you take in between meals, you're not going to get anywhere. Processed food is engineered to make us buy more of it. One of my favorite books is "Salt, Sugar, Fat" which exposes this.
Most people don't realize that they can retrain their taste buds and still snack and satisfy their cravings with better choices that contribute to their health and not their waistline rather than impede it.
It’s very true, our brains can be re-trained in a bad (snack cravings) or a good way (like my fruit cravings!). It means that switching from an addictive ultra-processed snack to something more wholesome feels unsatisfying at first, but give it a couple of weeks, and you’ll love your new snacks. The trick is not to give up in those first couple of weeks.
Thanks for pointing out that not all snacks are equal. I enjoy a little wheat things or triscuits. Whole grains and only a little added sugar in wheat thins. Low unsaturated fat and good fiber source too. The key is to eat them plain. Yeah, occasional herrings or sardines not too bad. So many snacks and bars are mislabeled "healthy."
Agreed! I love wheat thins, too. I don't think we have Triscuits here, but we have similar things. As you say, it's worth checking the ingredients box.
Your exercise recommendations are well-timed. I was just thinking the other day that I don't do any specific core exercises!
As usual Dr. Jones, we're really well aligned :)
You can be an angel in your meal choices, but if you're undoing it with what you take in between meals, you're not going to get anywhere. Processed food is engineered to make us buy more of it. One of my favorite books is "Salt, Sugar, Fat" which exposes this.
Most people don't realize that they can retrain their taste buds and still snack and satisfy their cravings with better choices that contribute to their health and not their waistline rather than impede it.
BTW love the graphic "because you liked."
I’m glad you liked the graphic!
It’s very true, our brains can be re-trained in a bad (snack cravings) or a good way (like my fruit cravings!). It means that switching from an addictive ultra-processed snack to something more wholesome feels unsatisfying at first, but give it a couple of weeks, and you’ll love your new snacks. The trick is not to give up in those first couple of weeks.
Thanks for pointing out that not all snacks are equal. I enjoy a little wheat things or triscuits. Whole grains and only a little added sugar in wheat thins. Low unsaturated fat and good fiber source too. The key is to eat them plain. Yeah, occasional herrings or sardines not too bad. So many snacks and bars are mislabeled "healthy."
There are also exercises too. Still working on the below belly button. https://www.health.com/exercises-burn-belly-fat-strengthen-core-11881827
Agreed! I love wheat thins, too. I don't think we have Triscuits here, but we have similar things. As you say, it's worth checking the ingredients box.
Your exercise recommendations are well-timed. I was just thinking the other day that I don't do any specific core exercises!
Great recommendations Ben.
Regular high-fat, high-sugar intake may rewire brain responses and strengthen cravings over time. For those on GLP-1 medications, mindful food choices can improve tolerance and outcomes. This overview explains what to limit and why: https://southwestweightloss.com/foods-to-avoid-while-on-glp-1-medication-a-clinical-overview/