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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2020 · 31 MIN

Why I don't Believe in "Cheat Days"

from Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

This episode covers:A study that found eating a large meal doesn't always cause the spike in blood sugar that you might thinkA product that is an awesome alternative to nutsWhy I don't believe in "cheat days"Two listener Q and A's giving you nutrients that are helpful to people with ADHD, as well as how to select supplementsLinks I mentioned during this episode:British Journal of Nutrition study: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/physiological-responses-to-maximal-eating-in-men/25C29D75CB1553B9D3D23E276295A4D8 Science Alert article describing the study: https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-happens-in-your-body-when-you-overeat-just-once Brass Roots Snacks: https://brassrootsfood.com/ (code LYONS25 for 25% off without having to sign up for anything)Less healthy food and microbiome study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mnfr.201500815Day of unhealthy food and blood sugar control study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579612/Overfeeding and metabolic boost study: https://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/0026-0495(86)90119-8/pdfHow to take action after listening to this episode:Think about a food you love but rarely "permit" yourself to have. Get excited about enjoying ONE serving of it without any guilt or shame! Portion out a reasonable serving, sit down somewhere away from social media and work, and really enjoy it.Then, move on! Don't let that spiral you into self-judgment, or into eating more food that will make you feel poorly later. Way to go!

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This episode covers: A study that found eating a large meal doesn't always cause the spike in blood sugar that you might thinkA product that is an awesome alternative to nutsWhy I don't believe in "cheat days"Two listener Q and A's giving you nutrients that are helpful to people with ADHD, as well as how to select supplementsLinks I mentioned during this episode: British Journal of Nutrition study: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/physiological-resp...

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