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Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Healthy Outlets for Humans
A look back on an American classic research book, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers and how it relates to the modern world of stress.

Ryan Gilbert
Jun 33 min read
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The Value of Tracking Your Spending
I will highlight a few key strategies from a new book, The Algebra of Wealth by author Scott Galloway. In this book, Galloway gives the readers creative solutions on how actions can turn into economic security.

Ryan Gilbert
May 53 min read
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The Journey to the Second Mountain
This Breathe & Eat Chocolate article was inspired by the book I am currently reading called, The Second Mountain by author David Brooks...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 223 min read
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Elevating Ordinary Dishes with Key Ingredients – Part 1
The key with a good recipe is finding the right ingredients that have bold flavors...

Ryan Gilbert
Jul 10, 20245 min read
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Pursuing Simplicity
The subject of trying to live a life while pursuing simplicity has been an important principle and goal for many thinkers in science...

Ryan Gilbert
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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Emotional Roller Coaster, Parenting Teens and ‘Tweens
At Breathe & Eat Chocolate, we did a deep dive into research, trying to find some quality resources for parents of a ‘tween or teenager...

Ryan Gilbert
May 29, 20244 min read
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More Tea For Me
For decades I have been a victim of a roaringly sensitive stomach early in the mornings as the sun starts to rise. Here is my story...

Ryan Gilbert
Apr 17, 20244 min read
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The Science Behind Blind Spots and Decisions
New research has confirmed certain things such as our own bias, bad habits or lacking impulse control can lead to poor decisions ...

Ryan Gilbert
Feb 27, 20244 min read
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The Mysterious Shishito Peppers - A Funny Chili Pepper
A chili pepper, the Shishito, a unique story and the short history of this mysterious pepper...

Ryan Gilbert
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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The Minutiae Behind Mindfulness
Breathe & Eat Chocolate, would like to take a closer scientific look at specific cognitive skills related to the present and mindfulness.

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 23, 20245 min read
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WE GOT THE JAZZ – THE SCIENCE BEHIND MUSIC
How and why does music have such a presence to not just our ears but our physical body and, even more effects on the brain...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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MASTERING CONTENTMENT
As a father and around the holiday season, the word “contentment” is a specific subject I think about a lot as a parent and the aftermath...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT + TRUTH OVER LIES AND ISOLATION
The conditions we live in and the things that surround us has an impact on us. Living by truth and being honest to ourselves gives us...

Ryan Gilbert
Mar 29, 20235 min read
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The High Value Nature has on our Mental Health
There is now a large amount of evidence and new research confirming how important our outdoor environment is for our mental state...

Ryan Gilbert
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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The Art of Active Listening
A family is the emotional unit as an individual processes certain stress factors over their lifespan. Many husbands, wives or parents...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 26, 20236 min read
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Peace Over Performance - Calming the Monkey Mind
Our minds are wondering more now than ever science is confirming in mental health studies. It is at times like maybe we are trying to...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 13, 20236 min read
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Chicken Noodle Soup vs the Common Cold
Many studies and research have been done with regard to the positive outcome of chicken noodle soup, the effects the soup has on ....

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 3, 20234 min read
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Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, Just Because...
Weekend Healthyish Family Meal, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings + Organic Smash Turkey Burgers. Bon Appetit.

Ryan Gilbert
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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Weekday Healthy Family Meal
During the hectic work week, one of the challenges for me as a former Sous Chef, now a work from home Dad and Husband, was creating...

Ryan Gilbert
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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The Conundrum of Negative Self-Talk
Anyone who battles periods of negative self-talk understands how maddening and crippling it can be at times in your life.

Ryan Gilbert
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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