Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

NY Times Op-Ed columnist, Nicholas Kristof, broke the news of an undercover investigation by the Humane Society at Krieder Farms, an industrial egg farm.  The Humane Society reported hens at Krieder Farms have even less than the 67-inch federal standard.  Kristof provides, in harrowing detail, the many instances of inhumane treatment at Krieder Farms.  Why do we love our dogs, but mistreat our chickens?  Is it just out of sight, out of mind?

Dr. Beck follows up on NY Times Article

Dr. Judith Beck, a psychologist at the forefront of cognitive therapy, wrote a follow-up article to the NY Times article on mindful eating, "Why Dieters Can't Eat Mindfully?"  She suggests dieters have difficulty learning mindful eating, due to a "combination of practical problems and 'sabotaging' ideas."  So important to consider the struggles associated with learning mindful eating, especially for those who might benefit most.

Mindful Eating

My "day job" includes attending classes, working with patients, and going to an externship program all related to working towards my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.  By next January, I will have had to complete a masters thesis; my topic of choice: mindful eating.  Today, the NY Times published an interesting article about mindful eating, "Mindful Eating as Food for Thought."  Think about how often you eat at your desk at lunch or in front of the TV at dinner.  Do you pay much attention to the taste of your food? My research will explore whether there is a relationship between mindful awareness of eating and appetite and weight. Wish me luck!

Fructose and Cardiovascular Disease

Recent research suggests a link between fructose consumption and visceral fat. Visceral fat, which accumulates around internal organs, increases risk for cardiovascular disease. See an article in NYTimes for more.