Of all the holidays from all over the world, I cannot think of a more food centered example than an American Thanksgiving. As I have not traveled to every country around the world, I may stand corrected; however, in my limited travel experience I have noticed a prominent fascination non-Americans have for the Thanksgiving tradition.... Continue Reading →
How many times do you sit and think about your food while you are eating it? I’m guessing not too many. Most times we are on the go, grabbing a meal or sitting in front of the television mindlessly eating away at a snack and before we know it, we have finished the whole bag... Continue Reading →
It is just so easy to say yes to all the goodies that are starting to make their rounds during the holidays. There will not only be delicious baked goods but savory snacks galore and they all will end up in the same place, on our waistline unless we put them in the wastebasket. *Le... Continue Reading →
With all the hustle and bustle we have in everyday life, setting a goal can be a goal within itself! It can also be overwhelming, anxiety provoking or add to depression or other mental health issues that are already present in our lives. Yet, setting goals for ourselves is one way... Continue Reading →
The cold season is upon us, and as the temperature drops, there is potential for moods to plumet. Ah, "the winter blues." It arrives in all shapes and forms, and may impact some, more than others. Luckily, there are many different foods that one can add to the pantry and stock up to result in... Continue Reading →
Now that we are all revved up and giving and being thankful, let’s continue that energy into the holiday season. Here are fifteen more ways to keep that energy up. At the end of the month, take some time to reflect on all the things that you were able to do, no matter how big... Continue Reading →
When we think about Thanksgiving, the first thoughts that swirl through our minds tend to be thoughts about food and family. Those are wonderful thoughts that we should hold dear, however, I would like to propose an expansion of those memories beyond food and fun with family. History tells us that in 1620 the Pilgrims... Continue Reading →
In the pursuit for understanding the link between food and mental health, research has turned to investigating the role that inflammation plays on depression. Many of the modern diets focus on anti-inflammatory foods as a way to decrease inflammation in chronic physical illnesses. We are now finding that inflammation also has a negative affect on... 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 →
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