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The Science of Self
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Boost Your Self Discipline With Lemonade
Glucose is your brain's fuel, and your self control originates in your prefrontal cortex. This means you can think of glucose as a chemical analogue for will power. Constant self control depletes glucose levels, but they can be restored by that delicious glass of lemonade. The trick is not to maintain high blood sugar, but to keep it steadily in the optimal zone. So avoid fasting and make sure that you're eating foods with a low glycemic index and plenty of fibre so your blood sugar levels are stable. Go a greater number of smaller meals throughout the day, instead of a few enormous ones. And avoid refined carbohydrates that will flood your body with sugar and lead to insol
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