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 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 »
December 11th, 2008 by AmyJo
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 »
November 17th, 2008 by admin
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 »
October 3rd, 2008 by admin
Baba Ghanoush, Eggplant Parmesan, Ratatouille… anyway you slice it or dice it, prepared eggplant becomes a jackpot of deliciousness in many cultures, and is full of unsuspecting surprises!
Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, the eggplant is in the night-shade family; cexercise/>losely related to the tomato and potato. During its immature growth stage however, the eggplant can not be eaten because it contains toxins called Read the rest of this entry »
