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May 2024
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2577: In Praise Of Lunch by Dr. Jenny Br...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2577:

In her insightful exploration, "In Praise Of Lunch," Dr. Jenny Brockis advocates for the powerful benefits of regular, mindful lunch breaks on our brain health and overall productivity. She emphasizes the significance of pausing daily to nourish both body and mind, fostering a culture of healthy eating and vital social interactions which collectively enhance workplace morale and personal well-being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2017/4/17/in-praise-of-lunch/

Quotes to ponder:

"Mindless Eating is Bad for Brains. While missing an occasional meal or making one trip to the fast-food joint won’t hurt, it’s when this becomes the norm that it becomes an issue."

"It’s no secret that snacking on junk food is contributing to our rapidly expanding waistlines and obesity is a risk factor for cognitive decline."

"Brains Do Better On Real Food. One reason the human brain evolved to be the magnificent organ it is is because a few thousand years ago we began cooking our food, leading to the more effective release of nutrients."

Episode references:

Food at Work: Workplace solutions for malnutrition, obesity and chronic diseases: https://www.ilo.org/publications/food-work-workplace-solutions-malnutrition-obesity-and-chronic-diseases

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