JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE November issue 2015 | Page 41

These foods have been
engineered to be “hyperrewarding,” so they trick our
brains into eating more than we
need, even leading to addiction in
some people (15).

Studies show that people who eat
the most fish have a lower risk of
all sorts of diseases, including
heart disease, dementia and
depression (23, 24, 25).

They are also low in fiber,
protein and micronutrients
(empty calories), but high in
unhealthy ingredients like added
sugar and refined grains.

The importance of getting
enough quality sleep can not be
overstated.

4. Don’t Fear Coffee
Coffee has been unfairly
demonized. The truth is that it’s
actually very healthy.
Coffee is high in antioxidants,
and studies show that coffee
drinkers live longer, and have a
reduced risk of type 2 diabetes,
Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s
and numerous other diseases
(16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21).
5. Eat Fatty Fish
Pretty much everyone agrees that
fish is healthy.
This is particularly true of fatty
fish, like salmon, which is loaded
with omega-3 fatty acids and
various other nutrients (22).

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6. Get Enough Sleep

It may be just as important as
diet and exercise, if not more.
Poor sleep can drive insulin
resistance, throw your appetite
hormones out of whack and
reduce your physical and mental
performance (26, 27, 28, 29).
What’s more, it is one of
the strongest individual risk
factors for future weight gainand
obesity. One study showed that
short sleep was linked to 89%
increased risk of obesity in
children, and 55% in adults (30).
7. Take Care of Your Gut
Health With Probiotics and
Fiber
The bacteria in your gut,
collectively called the gut
microbiota, are sometimes