Religion and philosophy have long embraced gratitude as a ’secret’ to happiness. Turns out, there are some pretty remarkable side effects of gratitude on your health and well-being too!
As you give thanks for turkey, family, and football this Thursday, be encouraged. Studies show that 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
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
Tuna Trivia.
Let’s skip the ubiquitous info on how great Omega 3 is for our health and focus on why some ocean dwellers have more of it than others. You may have been able to please mom by eating fish sticks as a kid, but face it- your Filet-O-Fish sandwich won’t reap the same Omega 3 reward as salmon or (gasp & gag) sardines. Why? Read the rest of this entry
Ah, the beloved onion. What’s not to love? Besides adding good flavor to food, it makes people laugh. It makes people cry. It makes people able to understand each other. And it makes people healthy. All interesting things, but for our salubrious purposes, let’s focus on the last one. Read the rest of this entry
Vegetarianism receives much acclaim for fostering numerous health benefits, as it should. In nearly every country where the majority of people consume a plant based diet, rates of heart disease and other related illnesses are significantly lower. However, if the mere thought of eliminating meat from your diet makes your muscles shudder and scream steak, don’t be disheartened. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets are healthful if they are thoughtfully considered. Many of the health benefits of the vegetarian lifestyle are attainable without sacrificing your mom’s famous Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Read the rest of this entry
If apples are good for me, then apple crisp, pie, or cobbler certainly must exude the same health benefits right? After all, apples make up the base, and rolled oats comprise the topping (albeit a minute fraction). Clearly that means it is a nutrition powerhouse dessert.
If this sounds like your rationalization when you want to eat a “sinfully” delicious food, try again. Most of us LOVE it when our favorite indulgences seem to carry health benefits. Any new articles on the “heart healthy effects of wine” and “chocolate as a health food” sell like hotcakes. But really, let’s be honest. Read the rest of this entry
