The Poptart Problem
Article Round-Up: 3.9.25
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, videos, and more from the web to help you live healthier, happier life.
Featured Thoughts:
What This Millionaire Gets Right About Happiness—And What He Gets Wrong
Takeaway: Happiness is realizing what in life is within your control, and learning how to master those variables to control what happens.
It’s also about discerning what is outside of your control, and realizing that your anxiety over trying to control these uncontrollable variables is wasted energy.
Published This Week:
Tiny Perspectives Shifts Change Everything
Takeaway: What does the show Ted Lasso teach us about behavior change?
Most people think they need more motivation to be consistent, but the real game-changer is shifting how you see yourself.
Tiny perspective shifts—like learning to reframe setbacks and build momentum with small actions—are what actually lead to lasting change.
The Poptart Problem: Processed Foods and Overeating
Takeaway: Processed foods make it easy to overeat because they’re more calorie-dense, faster to eat, and less satiating compared to whole foods.
A study showed that participants ate ~500 calories more per day on a processed diet, leading to weight and fat gain, even though hunger and satiety levels felt the same.
This suggests that processed foods bypass natural hunger cues, making weight management harder unless you focus on food quality, not just calories and macros.
Just For Fun: Foodie Edition
A Comprehensive Guide To American Regional Cuisine
Takeaway: An interesting dive into the origins of the many regional cuisines throughout the United States. Perfect if you like geography, history, or food.
A Map of The World’s Best Restaurants
Takeaway: Pretty neat, especially for our Traveling Foodies.
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