Lettuce Explain

#038: Yo-Yo Dieting


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IN THE NEWS:  Fast food and processed foods trigger deep-seated instincts in the human brain that likely promote overeating.  Also, is there such a thing as being too healthy, or too clean, when it comes to our diet? Orthorexia nervosa is a disorder you probably have never heard of.

MAIN:  Yo-Yo dieting.  This refers to the cyclical loss and gain of weight and has many negative outcomes.  To break the yo-yo cycle, it is important to stop thinking in terms of a diet and start thinking in terms of a lifestyle.

TRIVIA:  What fruit has more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable?

LISTENER QUESTION:  Is is better to use a plant based or animal based protein powder?

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Lettuce ExplainBy Tammy Harper