Monday, August 12, 2013

Fast Food Chains and The Power of Habits







Here is an exert from “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg..

“Every McDonald’s for instance, looks the same-the company deliberately tries to standardize stores’ architecture and what employees say to customers, so every thing is a consistent cue to trigger eating routines. The foods at some chains are specifically engineered to deliver immediate rewards-the fries, for instance, are designed to begin disintegrating the moment they hit your tongue, in order to deliver a hit of salt and grease as fast as possible, causing your pleasure centers to light up and your brain to lock in the pattern..


So here is a thought. Decide within yourself to make it a point to cook food at home. Start having dinner at home and build the habit of eating at home with friends and family


SO here are some questions:

1. What are some unhealthy habits in your own life that you have identified?


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