Why do we crave comfort food? When we think about comfort food, most think about a food that was a childhood favorite or reminds us of home. When we are reminded of home, we feel the familiarity and soothing element. If they make us feel the sense of familiarity and soothing, we tend to crave... Continue Reading →
Lots of people call dogs “Man’s Best Friend,” but surely other animals can be great companions as well! Some people prefer cats, rodents, reptiles, birds, or even horses. If you’ve ever had a pet, you know one fact to be true. Animals captivate and comfort us in a way people just can’t sometimes. However, did... Continue Reading →
Fall is upon us, folks, and you know what that means! Soon, people will be carving pumpkins, picking apples, going on hay rides, and… experiencing seasonal affective disorder. That’s right, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, most often begins in the fall and carries over through the winter months. SAD is a type of depression that... Continue Reading →
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but it can be especially hard during the holiday season. When we think of holidays, we often think of family and without our loved one, we can be left with many overwhelming feelings. During this designated time of celebration, we may feel anything but... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about how comfort food can sometimes actually be good for your mental health. If you did not get a chance to read it, I explain what goes on in the brain so that certain things like comfort foods or pumpkin spice lattes have the power to elicit... Continue Reading →
For many, comfort foods are not just to satiate our palates and fill our bellies, it’s a state of mind. It takes us back to a place and time or brings us a feeling of happiness, safety and well, comfort. While anyone can indulge in these foods at any time,... Continue Reading →
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again! You know the one: pumpkin EVERYTHING. I was at Trader Joes the other day and some gluttonous, pumpkin-obsessed monster possessed me and before I knew it I was checking out with 5+ pumpkin flavored food items. Every year it comes like clockwork. We may joke... Continue Reading →
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