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Jul 2024
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2642: How a Light Switch & 6 Other Commo...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2642:

Ben Greenfield and Michael Volkin share ingenious ways to leverage everyday household items for weight loss, from using vanilla scents to curb cravings to brushing your teeth to suppress appetite. Their creative tips, backed by science, offer practical strategies to help you consume fewer calories and boost your metabolism effortlessly.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/fat-loss-articles/light-switch-household-items-can-help-lose-weight/

Quotes to ponder:

"Smelling a bottle of vanilla extract or wearing vanilla-scented lotion will also work to quell your cravings the next time you want to snack on something sweet."

"Brushing your teeth right after dinner sends a signal to your brain that you’re done eating and discourages you from eating that calorie packing bedtime snack."

"Researchers found people who ate a meal under soft lighting consumed 175 fewer calories than those who ate in a brightly lit room."

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