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HEALTHY LIVING, FOOD & DRINKS, RELATIONSHIPS
FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT ON A FIRST DATE
You've heard the saying, "You are what you eat." And that's why when you're on a first date, you might want to pay attention to what you put on your plate. A mind-body wellness expert explains which foods can boost your mood.
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YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING... 'YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.'
AND THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU'RE ON A FIRST DATE... YOU MIGHT WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE!
KRISTINA GUERERRO LOOKS INTO HOW FOOD MAY AFFECT YOUR MOOD.
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READY TO SPICE UP YOUR LOVE LIFE ONE BITE AT A TIME?
[CG: Jaya Jaya Myra, Mind-Body Wellness Expert]
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"Food is actually profoundly connected to mood and wellbeing and whether you're going to be happy, whether you're going to be cranky, whether you're going to be confident." [TRT=09 ]
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MIND-BODY WELLNESS EXPERT 'JAYA JAYA MYRA' (J-Eye-uh, J-Eye-uh, M-Eye-ruh) POINTS TO STUDIES PUBLISHED BY 'THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.'
SHE SAYS CERTAIN FOODS COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SLAM DUNK AND A DUD OF A DATE.
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"Over 90% of the Seratonin, which is one of those happy hormones that we have in the body, is actually created in the gut based on what we eat." [TRT=08]
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SO WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT TO BOOST THOSE HAPPY HORMONES WHILE YOU'RE SITTING ACROSS THE TABLE FROM THAT 'SPECIAL' SOMEONE?
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"Avocados, salmon, walnuts, cashews, leafy greens, chia seeds, flax seeds, these are rich in things that are going to boost dopamine, boost serotonin. They tend to be rich in omega 3 fatty acids." [TRT=22 ]
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AND HOLD YOUR FORK! BECAUSE MYRA SAYS SOME FOODS CAN BOOST YOUR LIBIDO!
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"Celery. So I know that's highly surprising. Celery is very easy to find, whether it's in a salad or in appetizers, but avocado, like we've already mentioned, Brazil nuts, spinach, go get that. Great spinach, avocado, salad, figs, watermelon." [TRT=16 ]
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AND THEN... END YOUR EVENING ON A SWEET NOTE!
MYRA SAYS STAY AWAY FROM REFINED SUGARS WHICH MAKE YOU LETHARGIC.
DO THE DARK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD.
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"Dark chocolate contains antioxidants in it. It contains polyphenols and caffeine. All of these compounds, they can increase the blood flow naturally in your body." [TRT=10 ]
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SOME CULINARY ADVICE THAT MAY HAVE YOU COOKING UP CHEMISTRY IN NO TIME!
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MYRA ALSO SAYS SOME FOODS CAN LOWER YOUR LIBIDO LIKE MINT AND BLACK LICORICE.
AND SHE SUGGEST YOU AVOID EATING BROCCOLI AND BEANS ON A FIRST DATE SINCE THEY CAN CAUSE BLOATING AND DISCOMFORT.
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STORY FORMAT: VO/SOTVO
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YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING... 'YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.'
AND THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU'RE ON A FIRST DATE... YOU MIGHT WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE!
ONE EXPERT SAYS FOOD MAY AFFECT YOUR MOOD.
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A MIND-BODY WELLNESS EXPERT SAYS STUDIES SHOW THAT FOODS CAN AFFECT WHETHER WE FEEL HAPPY... CRANKY... OR CONFIDENT AND THAT CAN IMPACT HOW WE COME ACROSS ON A FIRST DATE.
SHE SAYS 90-PERCENT OF SERATONIN... A HAPPY HORMONE... IS CREATED IN THE GUT.
SO ORDER THESE ITEMS IF YOU SEE THEM ON THE MENU.
[CG: Jaya Jaya Myra, Mind-Body Wellness Expert]
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" Jaya Jaya Myra "Avocados, salmon, walnuts, cashews, leafy greens, chia seeds, flax seeds, these are rich in things that are going to boost dopamine, boost serotonin. They tend to be rich in omega 3 fatty acids."
[OUTCUE: OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS.]
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SHE ALSO SAYS SOME FOODS CAN BOOST YOUR LIBIDO LIKE CELERY... YES BELIEVE IT OR NOT... CELERY!
SPINACH... AVOCADO... FIGS AND WATERMELON.
AND WHEN IT COMES TO DESSERT... SHE SAYS SKIP THE REFINED SUGAR WHICH CAN MAKE YOU LETHARGIC.
GO FOR THE DARK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD.
SHE SAYS IT CONTAINS INGREDIENTS THAT INCREASE BLOOD FLOW THROUGHOUT THE BODY.
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TEASES
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR LOVE LIFE NEEDS A LITTLE SEASONING? COMING UP NEXT... FIND OUT HOW CERTAIN FOODS CAN SPICE UP YOUR DATES!
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COMING UP... DISCOVER THE SECRET RECIPE TO A HAPPIER YOU ON YOUR NEXT DATE NIGHT.
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WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR DATE? IT MIGHT BE AS SIMPLE AS WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE! WE'LL EXPLAIN.
RADIO/PODCAST AUDIO SCRIPT
SUGGESTED LEAD:
YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING... 'YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.'
AND THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU'RE ON A FIRST DATE... YOU MIGHT WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE!
KRISTINA GUERERRO LOOKS INTO HOW FOOD MAY AFFECT YOUR MOOD.
(MP3 WRAP AUDIO)
OQ: CHEMISTRY IN NO TIME!
OPTIONAL TAG:
MYRA ALSO SAYS SOME FOODS CAN LOWER YOUR LIBIDO LIKE MINT AND BLACK LICORICE.
AND SHE SUGGEST YOU AVOID EATING BROCCOLI AND BEANS ON A FIRST DATE SINCE THEY CAN CAUSE BLOATING AND DISCOMFORT.
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(MP3 WRAP AUDIO)
(MUSIC)
READY TO SPICE UP YOUR LOVE LIFE ONE BITE AT A TIME?
(CUT)
("Food is actually profoundly connected to mood and wellbeing and whether you're going to be happy, whether you're going to be cranky, whether you're going to be confident.")
TRT=09
OQ: GOING TO BE CONFIDENT.
MIND-BODY WELLNESS EXPERT 'JAYA JAYA MYRA' (J-Eye-uh, J-Eye-uh, M-Eye-ruh) POINTS TO STUDIES PUBLISHED BY 'THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.'
SHE SAYS CERTAIN FOODS COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SLAM DUNK AND A DUD OF A DATE.
(CUT)
("Over 90% of the Seratonin, which is one of those happy hormones that we have in the body, is actually created in the gut based on what we eat.")
TRT=08
OQ: BASED ON WHAT WE EAT.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT TO BOOST THOSE HAPPY HORMONES WHILE YOU'RE SITTING ACROSS THE TABLE FROM THAT 'SPECIAL' SOMEONE?
(CUT)
("Avocados, salmon, walnuts, cashews, leafy greens, chia seeds, flax seeds, these are rich in things that are going to boost dopamine, boost serotonin. They tend to be rich in omega 3 fatty acids.")
TRT=22
OQ: IN OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS.
AND HOLD YOUR FORK! BECAUSE MYRA SAYS SOME FOODS CAN BOOST YOUR LIBIDO!
(CUT)
("Celery. So I know that's highly surprising. Celery is very easy to find, whether it's in a salad or in appetizers, but avocado, like we've already mentioned, Brazil nuts, spinach, go get that. Great spinach, avocado, salad, figs, watermelon.")
TRT=16
OQ: AVOCADO, SALAD, FIGS, WATERMELON.
AND THEN... END YOUR EVENING ON A SWEET NOTE!
MYRA SAYS STAY AWAY FROM REFINED SUGARS WHICH MAKE YOU LETHARGIC.
DO THE DARK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD.
(CUT)
("Dark chocolate contains antioxidants in it. It contains polyphenols and caffeine. All of these compounds, they can increase the blood flow naturally in your body.")
TRT=10
OQ: NATURALLY IN YOUR BODY.
SOME CULINARY ADVICE THAT MAY HAVE YOU COOKING UP CHEMISTRY IN NO TIME!
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STORY FORMAT: SHORTER WRAP VERSION
(LEAD)
YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING... 'YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.'
AND THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU'RE ON A FIRST DATE... YOU MIGHT WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE!
ONE EXPERT SAYS FOOD MAY AFFECT YOUR MOOD.
A MIND-BODY WELLNESS EXPERT SAYS STUDIES SHOW THAT FOODS CAN AFFECT WHETHER WE FEEL HAPPY... CRANKY... OR CONFIDENT AND THAT CAN IMPACT HOW WE COME ACROSS ON A FIRST DATE.
SHE SAYS 90-PERCENT OF SERATONIN... A HAPPY HORMONE... IS CREATED IN THE GUT.
SO ORDER THESE ITEMS IF YOU SEE THEM ON THE MENU.
(WRAP)
("Avocados, salmon, walnuts, cashews, leafy greens, chia seeds, flax seeds, these are rich in things that are going to boost dopamine, boost serotonin. They tend to be rich in omega 3 fatty acids.")
TRT=22
OQ: OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS.
(TAG)
SHE ALSO SAYS SOME FOODS CAN BOOST YOUR LIBIDO LIKE CELERY... YES BELIEVE IT OR NOT... CELERY!
SPINACH... AVOCADO... FIGS AND WATERMELON.
AND WHEN IT COMES TO DESSERT... SHE SAYS SKIP THE REFINED SUGAR WHICH CAN MAKE YOU LETHARGIC.
GO FOR THE DARK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD.
SHE SAYS IT CONTAINS INGREDIENTS THAT INCREASE BLOOD FLOW THROUGHOUT THE BODY.
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STORY FORMAT: TEASES
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR LOVE LIFE NEEDS A LITTLE SEASONING? COMING UP NEXT... FIND OUT HOW CERTAIN FOODS CAN SPICE UP YOUR DATES!
###
COMING UP... DISCOVER THE SECRET RECIPE TO A HAPPIER YOU ON YOUR NEXT DATE NIGHT.
###
WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR DATE? IT MIGHT BE AS SIMPLE AS WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE! WE'LL EXPLAIN.
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HEADLINE: HOW DIFFERENT FOODS CAN BOOST OR BUST YOUR FIRST DATE
In a world where the saying "You are what you eat" holds more truth than ever, Mind-Body Wellness Expert Jaya Jaya Myra, shares her journey which took her from working as a research scientist to an expert in the world of natural wellness.
Myra says she suffered from fibromyalgia when she was younger and after trying many subscribed medical options, she ultimately turned to natural options, focusing in part on food. She says this helped her realize how powerful foods can be when it comes to the mind, the body and the healing process.
"Over 90% of serotonin, our happy hormone, is created in the gut based on what we eat," Myra explains. This revelation led her to delve deeper into the connection between food and mood, sparking the idea of how dietary choices can influence the outcome of a first date.
"It's amazing how simple dietary changes can have a profoundly positive impact on how we show up for others," she says. With foods rich in serotonin and omega-3 fatty acids like avocados, salmon, and walnuts, Myra suggests preparing your body for a date by incorporating these mood-boosting options into your meals beforehand.
But the conversation doesn't stop there. Myra emphasizes the importance of avoiding heavy, greasy foods that can leave you feeling lethargic or uncomfortable during a date. Instead, she recommends opting for lighter fare to stimulate engaging conversation and a positive mood.
When it comes to enhancing chemistry and libido, Myra suggests some other types of foods. "Celery, avocado, Brazil nuts, spinach, figs, and watermelon are known to stimulate pheromone production naturally," she reveals. These foods, along with saffron and dark chocolate, can subtly elevate the atmosphere of a date without overpowering it she says.
Yet, Myra also cautions against foods that could dampen the mood. Mint and licorice, while seemingly innocent, can hinder libido and connection in her opinion. Also, by minding what she calls "The B's" – broccoli and beans – you can avoid discomfort and maintain a positive vibe throughout the evening.
As the date concludes, Myra suggests ending on a sweet note with dark chocolate. Not only does it contain mood-boosting compounds, but it also promotes increased blood flow – a natural energizer for both body and mind.
Finally, Myra highlights the transformative power of food. "The food and Drug Administration are one – foods are just as powerful as many drugs," she explains. By embracing a strong nutritional strategy, she says you can proactively enhance your wellbeing and mood, setting the stage for a successful first date or any social interaction.
In a world where connections matter more than ever, understanding the transformative power of food may help pave the way for more meaningful encounters and lasting relationships.
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