Eat Brownies for Breakfast: Why Eating Real Food Fuels Joy

Start your day the sweet way with happiness hacks from Lynne Bowman. Matt interviews Lynn who shares her unconventional recipe for a good mood - brownies for breakfast. 

As the author of Brownies for Breakfast, Lynne explains how enjoying your favorite treats in the morning can boost happiness. She also dives into the science behind how the foods we eat impact our energy levels and overall well-being. 

Discover simple diet tips from Lynne on feeling your best every day, even with a little chocolate in the morning!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 

• Brownies for breakfast? Lynne shares her simple recipe for happiness

• Cut the crap: The importance of whole, unprocessed foods

• Darren Hardy's fast food challenge and the impact on energy

[01:18] A Sweet Start to Happiness

Lynne reveals how enjoying your favorite treats first thing in the morning, like brownies, can provide an unexpected mood boost. As the author of Brownies for Breakfast, she explains how allowing yourself small indulgences each day in the form of dessert for breakfast keeps you feeling happy and satisfied.

[02:11] Ditch the Processed Junk

Lynne gets real about how cutting highly processed snack foods and fast food from your diet makes a noticeable difference in your energy levels. She advocates preparing simple, homemade meals with whole ingredients for a natural boost without the crash.

[03:15] No Fast Food Forever

Matt shares his experience taking Darren Hardy's challenge to never eat fast food again. To his surprise, the few times he broke the rules left him feeling terrible. Lynne explains the science behind why our bodies crave and then reject highly processed convenience foods.

Notable quotes:

[01:49] It's simple. Stop eating crap.  Eat real food. [01:57]

[02:11] Of all the things in your life that are going to make you happy, eating well is going to be one of the main ones. [02:13]

[05:20] Get the most whole food in our diet and that's going to increase our energy the most. [05:24]

Resources Mentioned: 

www.lynnebowman.com 

Brownies for Breakfast by Lynne Bowman

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

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About the Guest 

Lynne Bowman is a grandmother, dietitian and cookbook author based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 25 years of experience in nutrition counseling, she has a special interest in recipes and meal plans for those with diabetes or other dietary restrictions.