Eating with a loved one may reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes
We know that being near someone we love can make us feel good. A new study explains why: It helps the body work better. A study led by Professor Shir Atzil and doctoral student Monia Masalha of Hebrew University and Dr. Shai Fuchs of Sheba Medical Center found that blood glucose levels after a meal were lower when participants ate with others than when they ate alone. After the same standardized…
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