Hello
Everyone
There is so
much information on diet, health and general well-being around at the moment
that sometimes it is hard to get a balance.
For example
there is a great movement afoot in the western world to have people be more
accountable for the amount of sugar they eat and the impact it has on health – especially
type 2 diabetes.
Consider some of the latest research to come from the University
of New South Wales in Australia suggests that aggressive people given to
outbursts can gain control of themselves in situations where they normally lose
it by eating a little sugar. They also
suggested using the non-dominant hand.
Professor Denson from the University of NSW
stated that “self-control is like a muscle so it requires an energy source”. Sugar is the energy source and practice at
being calm or in control is also required hence people are asked to use their
non-dominant hand. Denson found that
prisoners given a sweet drink were considerably less aggressive.
The research is really important for those
people who want to take more control of their lives and limit aggression.
It seems that the old adage of everything in
moderation is important when it comes to sugar.
Similarly if people tend towards aggressive behaviour they would be wise
to attend to any low blood sugar issues before they act.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald 3/11/2013
page 5
Nicky
Phillips Science Editor
