Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I could have told you that.


Notice the story on my sidebar: Research finds chocolate may improve mood.
Researchers found that those with higher-order neurotic personality and atypical depression were more likely to crave chocolate.
Oh well.

Also,
Previous studies have shown that people with atypical depression tend to crave carbohydrates.
Uh oh. Guilty as charged.

And,
One study showed that a mineral supplement known as chromium picolinate could reduce the carbohydrate cravings experienced by those with atypical depression.
Might be worth a try. I'll bet chocolate tastes better, though.



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  1. discomike2000November 28, 2007 at 6:43 AM

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  2. Mrs Jackie Parkes MJNovember 28, 2007 at 9:19 AM

    yes i heard about that before..i'm more carb than chocolate!

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  3. DymphnaNovember 28, 2007 at 9:26 AM

    Jackie--ever since the Atkins diet craze, I've been more than aware of how much I crave carbs!

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  4. Mairin :o)November 28, 2007 at 1:56 PM

    Have you read the Mood Cure by Julia Ross which talks about the correlation of depression and false moods with amino acids? Basically, people are eating too much junk and not enough proteins, depleting their stores of essential amino acids. It is quite interesting and helpful.

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  5. DymphnaNovember 28, 2007 at 2:54 PM

    Interesting. I think consumption of junk has gone way up--as I sit here drinking a Coke! So, I wouldn't be surprised if what you said is true.

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  6. JenniferNovember 28, 2007 at 4:43 PM

    I also read stuff about that a while ago from some mental health research sites I've signed up for.

    I crave carbs.

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  7. DymphnaNovember 28, 2007 at 5:08 PM

    I do too, Jennifer. I admit to feeling better if I don't eat a lot of junk.

    I honestly think society would be healthier if we worked a long mid-day break into our schedules.

    Less caffeine--more naps!

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  8. MicheleNovember 29, 2007 at 5:08 PM

    but i love chocolate!

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  9. MarieNovember 29, 2007 at 8:45 PM

    4HisChurch

    Please check out this Award and both Ginny and I hope you will accept it:). And pay it forward.

    Love the animation on your blog. The real meaning of Christmas.

    http://viewfromthepews.blogspot.com/2007/11/emmanuel-award.html

    Peace & JOY to you

    Marie

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  10. DymphnaNovember 30, 2007 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks so much, Marie!

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