Sunday, July 7, 2013

Carb effect

A nice article that links diet, specifically blood sugar levels, and self-control.

Self control is at the heart of all of our behavior, and it lends some information to my assertion that the high glycemic index foods in most kibble a do indeed have an effect on our dogs' behavior. 

I would have loved to have seen this study repeated with the glucose drink being administered before the initial sit-stay exercise to differentiate the different kinds of self control vs persistence. 

Still, it's a great bit of info...

http://www.psmag.com/health/dogs-offer-clues-to-self-control-10928/


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