January 29th, 2009 by AmyJo
Whether or not we were a part of it, we all know about the “in-group” from our yesteryears. New research shows that our health behaviors are correlated with our perceived identity.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that when people associate a particular behavior with the “out group,” they are less likely to participate in that action. For instance, if we were led to believe that gangsters (an out-group) ate junk food, we are more likely to choose healthier foods so as to not be associated with the “out group.” Read the rest of this entry »
January 26th, 2009 by AmyJo
Everyone knows that drinking lots of cranberry juice wards of urinary tract infections, but why?
Well, the bacteria that causes bladder infections have little hair-like substances that attach to the bladder where they
can multiply and cause infection. The chemicals in cranberries, called proanthocyanidins, bind to the hairs of the bacteria and prevent it from adhering to the bladder wall. The proanthocyanidins basically glob up the bacteria and flush it out of your system instead of allowing it to linger and cause infection. Read the rest of this entry »
January 23rd, 2009 by AmyJo
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Change is the mantra everywhere we go these days. And as the nation has just turned a corner approaching change, think about the changes you want for YOU.
If you’re looking to make some positive changes for your health this year, there are a few Read the rest of this entry »
January 21st, 2009 by AmyJo
The only time most people think about eating sesame seeds is on top of a hamburger bun. But this tiny little treasure is totally under-appreciated for all the health benefits it affords.
Sesame seeds are high in copper (which helps alleviate rheumatoid arthritis), calcium (bone-building, duh), iron (energy-boosting), magnesium (helps vascular and respiratory health), and zinc (improves the immune system and reproductive health). Plus, sesame seeds Read the rest of this entry »
January 15th, 2009 by ramsay
It’s funny how a woman sued McDonald’s for having HOT coffee. Oh my! What an earth shaking travesty, her hot beverage was hotter than she expected. I can’t wait for people to start suing McDonalds for making them fat. I mean, that double quarter pounder with cheese might be more calorie dense than you expected, too. You could make millions!
False! It doesn’t take a lawyer to figure out that when the nutrition facts are plainly available to you, you are not being deceived if you overindulge in a 1,000 calorie dinner. Do your homework. A Yale study published in the American Journal of Public Health showed that only 6 out of 4,311 people looked at available nutrition information at Read the rest of this entry »
January 13th, 2009 by AmyJo
Garlic is one of those foods that you either love or hate. For a while, whether or not you enjoyed this odorously potent member of the onion family, it was touted to have glowing health benefits. BUT as is often the case, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
New research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that Read the rest of this entry »
January 11th, 2009 by AmyJo
You know what just gets my goat? Foods that are labeled “All Natural” or “Organic” but that are really just glorified junk food sold for for more dough because it is supposedly healthy.
Let’s be honest here; organic cane juice Read the rest of this entry »
January 7th, 2009 by AmyJo
They come in all sizes and colors, so why should you choose black beans over other beans? There are a few reasons.
Black beans are a really good source of a trace mineral called molybdenum. I know what you’re thinking… Moly-what?! Molybdenum helps to detoxify sulfites (a preservative commonly added to prepared foods like deli salads) which can cause headaches, stomach aches, and disorientation. But even if you’re not sensitive to sulfites, black beans offer a superior edge to other beans. Read the rest of this entry »
January 5th, 2009 by AmyJo
If there ever was a food who had an unjustly bad reputation, it’s the poor avocado. Higher than any other fruit, the fat of a whole avocado totals around 29g (reminder, hardly anyone will eat an entire avocado in one sitting, so you aren’t getting all that fat at once). Plus, a little fat never hurt anyone. In fact, it actually helps! Read the rest of this entry »
January 2nd, 2009 by AmyJo
If you were to guess, how many food-related decisions would you say you make each day? If you’re the average person, you probably estimated that you make about 15 food/beverage related decisions every day. Guess what? You’re wayyyy off. Read the rest of this entry »
