I found an interesting article today that relates directly to what I'm trying to promote... being happy and being healthy. Turns out, I have been on to something.
According to an article in Cell Metabolism, being happy keeps you thin! They found that the good-mood hormone serotonin reduces your appetite and affects the way your body will either STORE or BURN fat! Low levels of serotonin mean more fat storage, while high levels mean you are more likely to burn fat.
They went on to say that you can boost your serotonin levels with exercise, high-fiber/low-glycemic-index carbs like oatmeal, monounsaturated fats like you would find in avocados and foods high in folic acid which can be found in spinach and lentils.
What I want you to do today... in addition to breaking at least one sweat and making at LEAST one healthy food choice... is to take a little time to notice how you are FEELING. If you're feeling a little low...actually spend some energy bringing those feelings up to a higher level! Watch a funny video, read a passage from your favorite book, call a friend that always manages to make you bust out with a belly laugh or just sit with your eyes close and a SMILE on your face for a at least one minute...change your thoughts, change your LIFE!
Recuerdos,
S
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