There's A New Way To Drink Diet Coke
and you gotta do this
Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week, and it’s the perfect time to embrace our silly sides. Let’s sprinkle some whimsy into our lives.
But before you start, here’s a task for you:
📌 Snap a goofy selfie or create a funny photo montage
Taking a goofy selfie or creating a funny photo montage can lighten your mood and relieve stress. Laughter is a great way to improve your mental well-being, and engaging in light-hearted activities can help elevate your spirits.
Plus, taking time out of your day to engage in a fun activity like this offers a mental break from routine tasks. It allows you to recharge and return to your responsibilities with renewed energy.
Now, let’s start with the day…
People are now mixing protein drinks with Diet Coke
It all started with Rebecca Gordon, a teacher from Utah, who decided to try something new. Known for her daily Diet Coke habit, she thought, “Why not combine my soda with a protein drink?” She gave it a shot, adding a vanilla protein drink to her 40-ounce Diet Coke, and posted the experiment on TikTok.
The result? A video that racked up over 2.5 million views, with people all over the internet eager to try it out.
This trend is quickly catching on with more than just soda lovers. Fitness enthusiasts are jumping on board because it’s a fun way to hit daily protein goals. Marla Catherine Smiley, a content creator from Utah, tried it out with Diet Dr. Pepper, and she loved how the protein drink balanced the soda’s carbonation.
Btw, I have a question
The bad news is ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is underperforming at the box office, with a projected loss of up to $200 MILLION. In its first two weeks, the film grossed only $51.5 million domestically and $165 million globally, far below its predecessor's performance. Analysts estimate the film will earn a final global total of around $210 million to $215 million, against a $300 million budget.
Warner Bros., however, is still hopeful and is thus saying that the film is still in theaters and could recoup some losses through home release.
Also, if you have some movie suggestions for this weekend, please drop them in the comments (I AM DESPERATE 😭)
Finally, we have found the root cause of depression
Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen highlights that one of the root causes of depression could lie in your junk food eating habit.
But why? It all comes down to the way our gut and brain communicate. They’re constantly sending signals back and forth through a network of nerves and chemicals. For instance, when you're stressed, it can affect your gut, causing symptoms like nausea or an upset stomach. On the flip side, an unhealthy gut can send signals to the brain that negatively affect your mood.
The gut is home to trillions of microbes, tiny bacteria and other organisms that help keep everything balanced. Dr. Amen calls these microbes “bugs,” and he explains that feeding them unhealthy, processed food doesn’t just hurt your gut, it can mess with your brain, too. These gut bugs need fiber, fruits, vegetables, and proteins to stay healthy and support your mental well-being.
A 2023 study from Harvard found that people who eat nine or more servings of ultra-processed food daily have a 50% higher chance of developing depression than those who eat fewer processed foods.
So, the takeaway is simple: eating better can help improve not just your physical health, but also your mental well-being.
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again tomorrow 👋 Till then, stay safe!
