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 »

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 »

We’re so greedy. We’re greedy for power and we face corruption scandals. We’re greedy for bigger homes and we lose our mortgages. We’re greedy for food and we’re obese.

But on the upside, our greed does have one positive effect. People who are paid to lose weight are more effective at losing it! Read the rest of this entry »

Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? You cant hide…I know it was you.  I’ll cut you some slack though, it’s addicting… no really, scientifically sugar is addicting.

New research showed the addictive properties of sugar in mice eating patterns. Let me be clear, I’m not about to excuse an outrageous sugar habit. But let’s talk about the relationship your brain has with sugar. Read the rest of this entry »

Oh, sweet, sweet potato! How do we love thee? Let us count the ways!

You are kind to the waist clocking in at a mere 100-ish calories (5% of the Daily Value),

You are helpful to the digestive tract with your 4 grams of fiber (15% of the DV),

Your are considerate of our arteries, keeping them clean so that we can fill our hearts with love instead of fat! Read the rest of this entry »

Nobody wants any species of these guys growing near them. But eating them? A whole different story.

I used to think that mushrooms had no nutritional value at all. And to be honest, some varieties offer a lot more benefits. However, in general, all mushrooms are low in saturated Fat,  cholesterol and sodium while being a great source of fiber, vitamin D, vitamin B6, Folate and Selenium. A low cal food with such a nutritionally powerful profile, eat as many as you want. After all, nobody got obese eating too many portabellos. Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s NFN is a shout out to the ladies. Specifically any who plan to get prego one day! Ever heard the saying “a chip off the old block”? Well, new research in the Journal of Neuroscience recently attributed new meaning to this well-known adage. Read the rest of this entry »

I love oxymorons. Like “act naturally,” “new classic,” or “huge shrimp.” Speaking of huge shrimp, have you heard the huge shrimp myth that the second most popular seafood in America is unhealthy? Let’s just go ahead and debunk that one right now. Read the rest of this entry »

One of my favorite independent coffee shops has a drink called “Why Bother.” It’s a decaf, non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte. I wont lie, I have actually ordered it, but seriously, the name fits the drink like a glove. No caffiene, no fat, and no sugar? Why even bother?!  Similarly, you might call vegans “why bother” vegetarians. Read the rest of this entry »

This musical fruit has earned quite the smelly reputation, but beans truly are a superfood. So let’s have a little chat on how you can eat beans freely and avoid gas at the same time. You’re body will thank you for all the protein, fiber, and macro-nutrients, and your neighbor will thank you for the clean air. Read the rest of this entry »