One of the researchers mentioned in the article, Roy Baumeister, wrote a book that I enjoyed (entitled "Willpower"). He gave a talk about willpower and glucose

One of the researchers mentioned in the article, Roy Baumeister, wrote a book that I enjoyed (entitled "Willpower"). He gave a talk about willpower and glucose levels which you can see some of here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefDeoXCBbk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefDeoXCBbk It's not a completely pop-science book, more a translation of his research into an approachable lay-person format. I recommend it. (edit - link to book: http://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Rediscovering-Greatest-Human-Strength-ebook/dp/B0052REQCY http://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Rediscovering-Greatest-Human... )