Fast
food can bust your mood. And not just by eating it. It’s no secret that the
crud in fast food is as bad for your brain as it is for your body. Well,
researchers now tell us that just looking at a fast-food restaurant or its
associated icons — like that grinning little girl with the pigtails, or the
ubiquitous golden arches — can put a serious damper on your spirits.
How
so? Think about it: The avowed mission of fast-food chains is to get you in the
door and out again in a flash. So those big corporations spend millions of
dollars quizzing focus groups and developing graphics, symbols, and
architectural elements that convey a “Gotta hurry!” message to your
subconscious mind. And boy, do they work!
Studies
have found that living in an area that has a lot of fast-food restaurants can
actually impair your ability to slow down and savor such simple joys as a
beautiful sunset or a fragrant flower. That, in turn, can lead to unhappiness,
stress, and anxiety — real fast.
So
what’s the solution if you’re driving through a commercial zone that’s riddled
with fast-food symbols? Turn your radio to an oldies station and belt out all the
words to those old familiar songs. You’ll improve your mood, and before you
know it, you’ll be out of brain-draining danger.
Then,
when you get home, whip up this Marvelous
Multi-Nutrient Smoothie. This tasty beverage delivers almost all of the
vitamins and minerals that you need each day for tip-top health.
1
banana
1
cup of green grapes
1
cup of vanilla yogurt
½
apple, chopped (but not peeled)
1½
cups of fresh spinach
1
tbsp. of flaxseeds
1
cup of ice cubes
Add
all of the ingredients to a blender in the order listed, and blend for 30 to 45
minutes, or until the contents are thoroughly liquefied and freely circulating.
Then drink up, or pour the mixture into a travel cup and take it with you.
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