{HMW} When you’re tapped out, your brain grabs the fastest relief available
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Dear Reader, Two media outlets recently asked me to contribute a few thoughts to their publications as an eating behavior and psychology expert about dinner and snack psychology and I wanted to share! Real Simple magazine wanted to know why deciding what to eat is so exhausting. I know this is something many of you have experienced as well and the reasons why may or may not surprise you. Simplot Food asked about recent snacking trends, especially among our younger generations. My answer to both: when you’re tapped out, your brain reaches for the fastest relief available. For some people that’s a handful of crackers. For some it’s takeout. Your brain cannot determine in advance what will drain and overwhelm you, but the response is almost always the same; quickly seek pleasure and comfort and avoid pain. I shared a simple energy system for meal planning, so you decide once you realize what kind of day it is and then make the appropriate action from there. All it requires is the ability for you to pause between stimuli and response. This takes practice and awareness, but it is a feasible practice that anyone can learn with a little patience and perseverance. Enjoy the articles and as always, if you need specific support, I'm available for a quick get to know you call. Click here to set it up before the holidays hit! Have it: Interesting article alert: Do I Really Need to Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week? (NY times GIFT link 🎁 ) I bit the bullet and bought the Luminette yesterday. I hate the 4pm sunsets here and hoping this will help give me more energy in the coming months. Made it: Full-sized candy bars, a scented alarm clock that wakes you with cappuccino, a T-shirt with a touchscreen, and a grilled cheese with the Virgin Mary on it. This week’s 5-Senses Sunday is live!
My Favorite Reads in October I read an unusual amount of non-fiction this month but also found nuggets of wisdom in all of them. Here are my faves for October. What were the words that wowed you this month? Oh, plus 3 honorable mentions this month! Want it: This is such a sweet and meaningful gift idea. Ingredient Spotlight: Sage Sage is a good ingredient to taste slowly. Crush one fresh leaf between your fingers and smell it first, which is the herb at its most pleasant. Then take a small bite and notice the texture, which can feel dry and a little fuzzy on the tongue. That sensation comes from the leaf’s surface and its natural compounds. You may find that chopped fine and cooked in butter, it blends right into a dish. Fried until crisp, it turns into something closer to a chip. Personally, I find both the taste and fuzzy texture unpleasant so for now I only use sage to smudge my space after being around people who drain me. kidding! Here are some satisfying sage inspiration ideas. 18 Best Sage Recipes for a Fragrant Fall (from Pioneer Woman) Announcements & Upcoming: Holiday Kitchen Kickoff with Brett Dupree This year, the holiday cooking squad has assembled. You don't want to miss the magic! Holiday Kitchen Kickoff is a free one-day online cooking party on Friday, November 13th, hosted by Brett from Freaking Delish. 10+ food pros are sharing everything you'll need from Turkey Day through New Year's Day, so you get to enjoy the magic you're making instead of drowning in the logistics of it. And Now a Word from our Sponsor Extra Bytes: What I'm Reading: Fallow, by Sarah Anderson <<<< SO good! What I'm Watching: Election results What I'm Listening to: Dark Cairo Noir What I'm Eating: Pumpkin Gnocchi with Delicata squash, sage butter, pecans That's it for me this week. I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day! Warmly, Jenny Note: I'm an affiliate for Holiday Kitchen Kickoff, so I earn a commission if you purchase the Holiday VIP Ticket through my link, at no extra cost to you. |