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Walk Off Your Chocolate Urge

By Dr. Michael Cutler • Jan 21st, 2009 • Category: Diet, Dr. Cutler's True Health Blog Archive, Energy, General Health, Healthy Living, Poor Diet, Weight Loss, Weight Management
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There’s good news for you die-hard chocoholics who can’t seem to kick the habit—curb that urge to grab a chocolate bar by taking a walk!According to findings by the School of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter in England, taking a brisk 15-minute walk reduces the craving for chocolate, even when the chocolate is readily available.

Researchers noted in the journal Appetite that the craving for chocolate is probably the most common and most intense of all food cravings. The choco-urge is often jump-started by a need for a quick pick-me-up in mood or energy, or to just relieve stress or boredom.

Now when you hear chocolate calling your name, grab your walking shoes instead.

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Dr. Michael Cutler is a graduate of Brigham Young University, Tulane Medical School and Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency in Salinas, Calif. Dr. Cutler is a board-certified family physician with more than 18 years experience. He serves as a medical liaison to alternative and traditional practicing physicians. His practice focuses on an integrative solution to health problems. Dr. Cutler is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on experiencing optimum health through natural medicines and founder and editor of Easy Health Options™ newsletter—a leading health advisory service on natural healing therapies and nutrients. He is also a Medical Advisor for True Health™—America's #1 source for doctor-formulated nutrients that heal.
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