Science’s Answer to Why We Can’t Stop Eating Junk Food
By Luke | July 1, 2009
Do you feel unusually happy when eating chocolate? Does having a great french fry make you want more? According to Professor David Kessler of the University of California, that’s no accident. From the Telegraph:
“The right combination of tastes triggers a greater number of neurons, getting them to fire more,” he said. “The message to eat becomes stronger, motivating the eater to look for even more food.
“Many of us have what’s called a ‘bliss point’ – the point at which we get the greatest pleasure from sugar, fat or salt.
“As more sugar [and fat or salt] is added, food becomes more pleasurable until we reach the bliss point, after which it becomes too sweet and the pleasure drops off.”
Kessler headed up the Food & Drug Administration for most of the 1990s. In a counter-intuitive yet eerily believable argument, he says these foods are geared not to quench appetites, but to stimulate them.
Click here for the full Telegraph article. There is no solution to busting the bliss point mentioned by Kessler. It’s safe to say the best way to stop eating junk food is to never start. Just one fry, piece of chocolate or potato chip can lead you down a slippery slope.
Eating healthy away from home is a challenge for just about all of us. Click here for more information on Sherman’s Health “Eating Right” course, which will help you stay healthy even when you’re eating out.
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Sherman Taking Part In Elgin’s 4th of July Parade
By Luke | June 25, 2009
The annual celebration of our nation’s birth is quickly approaching, and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is marking the occasion with its 121st 4th of July Parade. Sherman Hospital, along with being one of the sponsors of the event, is participating in the parade once again with a float. The theme for this year’s parade is “Bringing Back the Neighborhood.”
The Parade begins at Slade and Douglas Avenues(1 block West of Sherman Hospital) and ends in the heart of downtown Elgin at Highland and Douglas. For additional information on the parade, click here to visit the city of Elgin’s information page. To see photos of Sherman’s float from last year, click here, and click here to see a map to Sherman Hospital.
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Sherman Health to Sponsor Elgin Cycling Classic
By Luke | June 23, 2009
Sherman Health has partnered with the city of Elgin to host a stage for the International Cycling Classic & Superweek Pro Tour, held July 9-26, 2009. Cyclists from all over the world come to compete in this 17-day event held in 12 center cities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. The event is on the calendars of many elite riders; in fact, over 700 Olympic cycling hopefuls will be competing.
The Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic will bring back its famous “road race” on Sunday, July 12 from 7 am to 5 pm. The start/finish line is at the intersection of Douglas and Kimball in downtown Elgin, making a 6-mile loop through the residential neighborhood and commercial corridor of Route 25 northeast of downtown.
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Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration Recap
By Luke | June 19, 2009
Early in the month of June, a date is set aside to celebrate the life of cancer survivors worldwide and to show that life after being diagnosed with cancer can be a reality.
Sherman Health was proud to host the 14th Annual Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration earlier in the month. The event has come and gone, but lasting memories remain. Some of these memories were articulated by Cheri Novak, Registered Nurse and Oncology Certified Nurse at Sherman Hospital.
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Sherman Health Safety Tips: BBQ Safety
By krystin | June 18, 2009
Summer is all about being active outdoors. With all the exercise people get out in the sun, they’re bound to get hungry. So Americans have a natural desire to grill their favorite foods during summer. It’s fun, it can be a social event, and the results are delicious. Without proper safety, however, grilling can be a hugely dangerous activity. Here are some tips that will help ensure you never become a briquette.
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