Tag Archive: snacking

Chex and Chocolate Party Mix

June 29, 2011

With the 4th of July holiday weekend coming up, it's time for a good party recipe. Chex mixes are always good for munching. This version is sweetened and has chocolate chips added.

As far as I am concerned the coconut, peanuts, and raisins are all optional. The chocolate is required. Modify the recipe to fit your tastes.
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Computers Induce Chocolate Cravings

July 27, 2010

Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput of the University of Copenhagen speculates that mental stress from computer work triggers changes in blood sugar levels that trick the brain into thinking it has worked off calories that need replacing. This in turn increases an appetite for sweet treats like chocolate.

This all started when Dr. Chaput noticed a supervisor regularly snacking on chocolate when doing computer work. He then asked one group of female students to go to a computer and start working while another group was told to relax for 45 minutes.
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