April 30, 2024 • 13 mins
Ever wondered how swapping out chips for carrots could change not just your waistline, but your mood too? We're fresh out of the kitchen and into the studio, serving a tantalizing exploration of the connection between our diet and the emotional rollercoaster we ride every day. Get ready to feast on knowledge as I spill the beans on how our meals are mingling with our mental state. You'll learn about the serotonin surge from your spaghetti dinner and why omega-3s might just be the unsung heroes of harmony. I'm even dishing out a slice of my life, revealing how kicking processed foods to the curb revolutionized my vibe. It's all about balancing the scales between nutrition and emotion, and trust me, it's a recipe for success.
Crank up the volume because we're also hitting the high notes on the Streaming Revolution. Imagine living in a world where concerts, movies, and your favorite TV series are all just a click away. That's the reality we're living in, and it's reshaping the entertainment landscape right before our earbuds. We're turning the spotlight on how binge-watching has become the new norm and the way music streaming is tuning up to be a game-changer. No interruptions or guest spotlights, just me, my mic, and some candid chatter about how streaming platforms have staged a coup on traditional media. So, slip into something comfortable and let's hit play on an episode sure to entertain and enlighten.
Crank up the volume because we're also hitting the high notes on the Streaming Revolution. Imagine living in a world where concerts, movies, and your favorite TV series are all just a click away. That's the reality we're living in, and it's reshaping the entertainment landscape right before our earbuds. We're turning the spotlight on how binge-watching has become the new norm and the way music streaming is tuning up to be a game-changer. No interruptions or guest spotlights, just me, my mic, and some candid chatter about how streaming platforms have staged a coup on traditional media. So, slip into something comfortable and let's hit play on an episode sure to entertain and enlighten.
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Do you ever lift your head up from your phone, look
around and think to yourself myGod, everything is weird.
Well, we do A lot.
This is the Observation Station, a unique, entertaining and
hilarious podcast.
If we observe it, we talk aboutit.
(00:25):
Anything and everything,anything and everything.
Let's get weird and let's havesome fun.
This is the Observation Stationand now your host, tommy
Heights.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Hey everybody, welcome back to the Observation
Station.
I'm your host, Tommy Heights,and today we're diving into
something we all love and, let'sbe honest, something that we
all struggle with food.
So it's been a little bit sinceI've made an episode.
(01:03):
I do apologize, this issomething that is not going to
be normal Just taking a littlebit of a break from podcasting
so I'm not just getting burntout with just work and
everything that's included inthe daily life.
So it helps me come back withmore observations for the
(01:25):
station.
So at the end of the day, it'sall good.
So today we're exploring whythe food you eat really makes a
difference in how your life isand your overall take on the day
.
So grab a snack.
It doesn't have to be healthy.
(01:45):
This is observation stationtime.
It's time to actually relax, sosettle in.
Let's get into the juicy detailsof how food fuels more than
just our bodies.
So first up is the science offood and mood.
First, let's talk about thescience behind it.
All You've probably heard ofyou are what you eat, right?
(02:09):
So there's more truth to thatthan you might think.
The food we consume impacts ourbodies on a cellular level.
It influences our brainstructure and function and, yes,
even our moods and emotions.
So, for instance, carbsincrease serotonin, which is a
(02:29):
brain chemical that boosts yourmood and overall sense of
well-being.
That's why, when you're attexas roadhouse, you get those
uh bread and the honey applebutter or whatever the cinnamon
butter like yeah, yeah, yeah,let me uh get some more of that
bread.
Or an Italian restaurantBruschetta.
You know you're at a steakhouseand they get the rye bread.
(02:52):
Oh man, don't get me startedKing's Hawaiian that's where
it's at my brother.
So that's why a good, carb-richmeal can feel like a hug from
the inside.
So, on the flip side, animbalance in your diet can lead
to feelings of lethargy anddepression.
(03:15):
Nutrients like omega-3 fattyacids, vitamin D and B12.
Vitamin D and B12 andprobiotics play significant
roles in regulating our emotionsand mental clarity.
So, moving on, let's talk abouta buzzing topic gut health and
(03:37):
its impact.
This is a big one, now morethan ever.
Everybody it's, you know,having to eat yogurt, drink
kefir Let me think Just there'sa sauerkraut kimchi.
You know doing fermented foodsdaily.
(03:58):
That's what I'm having toincorporate into my diet, since
a lot of the food that theAmerican diet consists of is
just kind of eating whatever'sin front of you, or delivery
from Uber, eats, doordash andthe like.
That's not always the best foryou.
It is extremely convenient.
I mean you could have it where.
(04:20):
Get the microwave meals.
That's even more convenient.
Though, is it the best for yourhealth?
When you see these peoplehaving all these health problems
at what?
18, 19, whatever it is, beforethey're even in college?
That's due to poor diet, that'sdue to not eating right.
Your body is not getting theproper nutrients, which is
(04:41):
something when you have a badhabit of eating you know
Twinkies and you know whateverit is it becomes just second
nature to say, okay, yeah, theyhave Twinkies, they fill me up,
those are good.
(05:02):
Also, I've cut out a lot ofdifferent processed foods from
my diet because it really makesyou feel a lot different once
you start cutting out chips.
Chips are are.
You could say, oh, they'reterrible.
Or you know if you're noteating them.
Maybe a couple of chips hereand there, like those small bag
chips, maybe once in a week ortwice in a week.
(05:23):
That's what's good.
If you're having it seven daysa week, you know 24, like you
have.
Literally, you have chips everysingle day.
That is not good for you.
I did it when I was younger.
Look, the whole thing was gettwo liters of pop or soda,
however you want to call it, 79cents at the gas station.
(05:45):
Dr Pepper you get Tostitos,pizza rolls, all the different
stuff.
That's awesome for a highschooler.
Had a refrigerator right by my37-inch LCD that I bought by
lawn mowing and making moneydoing chores and stuff, and a
(06:07):
microwave on top.
So the life was good there.
You had it.
Where, call of duty, modernwarfare 2 was there?
All you could eat.
Buffet of just junk food in therefrigerator.
Arnold Palmer, tall Boys whatelse was in there?
(06:28):
I think there were some timeslike Yoo-Hoo's.
I know that's a big difference.
Yoo-hoo's, you got the DrPepper, 2 liters For chips.
I really liked the Cheetos.
The Puffy's were kind of niceevery once in a while, but the
regular Cheetos were really good.
The Flamin' Hots were neverreally my thing.
(06:51):
Sometimes, just to kind of putit in the mix, I like the Cheeto
fries, if you know what I mean.
Like the fry bags and they'rehot.
I like those.
I'm just trying to rattle offall the junk food.
Love the frozen pizzas.
That's an easy thing to do.
Probably make an Italian meltlike the Witch of the Wizard or
(07:14):
whatever it is in the Wizard ofOz.
If you ever show them somefrozen pizza from the
supermarket, oh no, I know itsounds like Mario or Luigi.
But Look, the thing is thatmaking it where the decisions
are big time, where it's aswitch, which is not easy from
(07:37):
the start, just like anything.
Say that you're driving to workand maybe they have it where
there's construction.
Now you have to take acompletely different road.
It's slower, the traffic isbuilt up.
Yeah, it's not easy to do, butat some point you're going to
get used to it.
After a while Say, okay, well,this is just every day.
(07:58):
Okay, the traffic is at thiscorner and that corner just
becomes normal.
Not good for the body because ittakes a compound effect, just
like investments.
But you're actually losingcapital, which is body health,
in the food that you're taking.
The intake is going to haveouttake.
(08:18):
Don't put diesel inside of agasoline car.
That's an easy way to look atit when the body is looking for
certain nutrients and they'renot being presented in the gut.
So did you know your, your guts, often called the second brain?
And this is because it's linedwith hundreds of millions of
nerve cells that influence youremotions and guide decisions.
(08:41):
Gut health is not just aboutavoiding stomach aches or
bloating.
It's crucial for maintainingoverall health in a stable mood.
Research shows a strong linkbetween gut health and mental
health.
A diet rich in fruits,vegetables, lean proteins and
(09:02):
whole grains can foster athriving gut microbiome, which
in turn supports both physicaland mental health.
This relationship is soimportant that researchers are
even looking into probiotics asa treatment for depression and
anxiety.
So big time here, don't behaving it where in the morning.
(09:24):
It's like 10 corn dogs the hellare you doing?
It's like you sit there andyou're thinking to the people
there.
I mean, god bless if it's.
You know, once in a blue moon,I can understand this.
You're on vacation,da-da-da-da-da, and you can have
(09:44):
like a Coca-Cola for breakfastand even to sum at that.
For you know, at any point isdisgusting.
But it is amazing, at leasthere in the United States, to
see what the percentage ofpeople that are having like
different kind of pops in themorning, that just cracking a
soda at 8 30 in the morning,it's like, dude, that's the way
(10:09):
you're gonna start.
You know that that's gonna beputting yourself in a sugar
overload and it's all downhillfrom here, unless you're keeping
on hitting that sugar, whichobviously is not another roller
coaster to put your body into.
So making the right choices iswhat it comes down to, and how
(10:31):
do you apply this?
Making the right food choicesdoesn't have to be a drag about
limiting yourself to kalesmoothies, being like a rabbit
eating grass.
You know.
Cardboard food.
It's about balance.
It's making informed decisions.
Choices, you know, for example,incorporating foods like fatty
fish.
You have salmon, nuts, walnuts,almonds and seeds, which can
(10:59):
enhance brain function anduplift your mood thanks to their
omega-3 content.
When you crave something sweet,reaching for dark chocolate can
satisfy that craving and boostyour mood with its polyphenols.
So it's also about listening toyour body.
Everyone's different and ourbodies react in unique ways to
(11:23):
different foods.
So a bit of mindfulness andattention to how you feel after
eating certain foods can be yourguide to tweaking your diet for
the best personal outcomes.
So just to close here, that's awrap, salad wrap.
I know it's so cheesy, I'mgonna be using these food puns
(11:47):
here and trying to squeeze thejuice.
All right, that's it fortoday's episode of the
observation station.
Remember, the journey tofeeling good, both inside and
out can often start on yourplate.
So the next time you're aboutto munch on something, think
about how it's not just fillingyour stomach, but also how it
(12:10):
could be affecting your mood andenergy levels.
Before we sign off.
The teaser for the next episodeis ever wonder how streaming
services have changed the way weconsume entertainment.
Well, observers, tune in nextweek as we dive into the
evolution of streaming platformsmovies, tv, live events,
(12:35):
limewire, all that kind of stuff.
So we're going to explore howthese services reshaped the
landscape of how we consumedcontent.
And whether you're a bingelistener, music aficionado or
just curious about the tech thatpowers your favorite pastimes,
don't miss this.
Join us next time for a deepdive into the streaming
(12:56):
revolution.
Signing off everybody.
Thanks for joining again.
Speaker 1 (13:02):
You've been listening to the Observation Station.
We find everyday life andeveryday situations hilarious.
We hope you've enjoyed the show.
We know we had a blast.
Make sure to like, rate andreview, and be sure to tell a
friend about the show.
That would help too.
See you next time on theObservation Station.
Do you ever lift your head up from your phone, look
around and think to yourself myGod, everything is weird.
Well, we do A lot.
This is the Observation Station, a unique, entertaining and
hilarious podcast.
If we observe it, we talk aboutit.
(00:25):
Anything and everything,anything and everything.
Let's get weird and let's havesome fun.
This is the Observation Stationand now your host, tommy
Heights.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Hey everybody, welcome back to the Observation
Station.
I'm your host, Tommy Heights,and today we're diving into
something we all love and, let'sbe honest, something that we
all struggle with food.
So it's been a little bit sinceI've made an episode.
(01:03):
I do apologize, this issomething that is not going to
be normal Just taking a littlebit of a break from podcasting
so I'm not just getting burntout with just work and
everything that's included inthe daily life.
So it helps me come back withmore observations for the
(01:25):
station.
So at the end of the day, it'sall good.
So today we're exploring whythe food you eat really makes a
difference in how your life isand your overall take on the day
.
So grab a snack.
It doesn't have to be healthy.
(01:45):
This is observation stationtime.
It's time to actually relax, sosettle in.
Let's get into the juicy detailsof how food fuels more than
just our bodies.
So first up is the science offood and mood.
First, let's talk about thescience behind it.
All You've probably heard ofyou are what you eat, right?
(02:09):
So there's more truth to thatthan you might think.
The food we consume impacts ourbodies on a cellular level.
It influences our brainstructure and function and, yes,
even our moods and emotions.
So, for instance, carbsincrease serotonin, which is a
(02:29):
brain chemical that boosts yourmood and overall sense of
well-being.
That's why, when you're attexas roadhouse, you get those
uh bread and the honey applebutter or whatever the cinnamon
butter like yeah, yeah, yeah,let me uh get some more of that
bread.
Or an Italian restaurantBruschetta.
You know you're at a steakhouseand they get the rye bread.
(02:52):
Oh man, don't get me startedKing's Hawaiian that's where
it's at my brother.
So that's why a good, carb-richmeal can feel like a hug from
the inside.
So, on the flip side, animbalance in your diet can lead
to feelings of lethargy anddepression.
(03:15):
Nutrients like omega-3 fattyacids, vitamin D and B12.
Vitamin D and B12 andprobiotics play significant
roles in regulating our emotionsand mental clarity.
So, moving on, let's talk abouta buzzing topic gut health and
(03:37):
its impact.
This is a big one, now morethan ever.
Everybody it's, you know,having to eat yogurt, drink
kefir Let me think Just there'sa sauerkraut kimchi.
You know doing fermented foodsdaily.
(03:58):
That's what I'm having toincorporate into my diet, since
a lot of the food that theAmerican diet consists of is
just kind of eating whatever'sin front of you, or delivery
from Uber, eats, doordash andthe like.
That's not always the best foryou.
It is extremely convenient.
I mean you could have it where.
(04:20):
Get the microwave meals.
That's even more convenient.
Though, is it the best for yourhealth?
When you see these peoplehaving all these health problems
at what?
18, 19, whatever it is, beforethey're even in college?
That's due to poor diet, that'sdue to not eating right.
Your body is not getting theproper nutrients, which is
(04:41):
something when you have a badhabit of eating you know
Twinkies and you know whateverit is it becomes just second
nature to say, okay, yeah, theyhave Twinkies, they fill me up,
those are good.
(05:02):
Also, I've cut out a lot ofdifferent processed foods from
my diet because it really makesyou feel a lot different once
you start cutting out chips.
Chips are are.
You could say, oh, they'reterrible.
Or you know if you're noteating them.
Maybe a couple of chips hereand there, like those small bag
chips, maybe once in a week ortwice in a week.
(05:23):
That's what's good.
If you're having it seven daysa week, you know 24, like you
have.
Literally, you have chips everysingle day.
That is not good for you.
I did it when I was younger.
Look, the whole thing was gettwo liters of pop or soda,
however you want to call it, 79cents at the gas station.
(05:45):
Dr Pepper you get Tostitos,pizza rolls, all the different
stuff.
That's awesome for a highschooler.
Had a refrigerator right by my37-inch LCD that I bought by
lawn mowing and making moneydoing chores and stuff, and a
(06:07):
microwave on top.
So the life was good there.
You had it.
Where, call of duty, modernwarfare 2 was there?
All you could eat.
Buffet of just junk food in therefrigerator.
Arnold Palmer, tall Boys whatelse was in there?
(06:28):
I think there were some timeslike Yoo-Hoo's.
I know that's a big difference.
Yoo-hoo's, you got the DrPepper, 2 liters For chips.
I really liked the Cheetos.
The Puffy's were kind of niceevery once in a while, but the
regular Cheetos were really good.
The Flamin' Hots were neverreally my thing.
(06:51):
Sometimes, just to kind of putit in the mix, I like the Cheeto
fries, if you know what I mean.
Like the fry bags and they'rehot.
I like those.
I'm just trying to rattle offall the junk food.
Love the frozen pizzas.
That's an easy thing to do.
Probably make an Italian meltlike the Witch of the Wizard or
(07:14):
whatever it is in the Wizard ofOz.
If you ever show them somefrozen pizza from the
supermarket, oh no, I know itsounds like Mario or Luigi.
But Look, the thing is thatmaking it where the decisions
are big time, where it's aswitch, which is not easy from
(07:37):
the start, just like anything.
Say that you're driving to workand maybe they have it where
there's construction.
Now you have to take acompletely different road.
It's slower, the traffic isbuilt up.
Yeah, it's not easy to do, butat some point you're going to
get used to it.
After a while Say, okay, well,this is just every day.
(07:58):
Okay, the traffic is at thiscorner and that corner just
becomes normal.
Not good for the body because ittakes a compound effect, just
like investments.
But you're actually losingcapital, which is body health,
in the food that you're taking.
The intake is going to haveouttake.
(08:18):
Don't put diesel inside of agasoline car.
That's an easy way to look atit when the body is looking for
certain nutrients and they'renot being presented in the gut.
So did you know your, your guts, often called the second brain?
And this is because it's linedwith hundreds of millions of
nerve cells that influence youremotions and guide decisions.
(08:41):
Gut health is not just aboutavoiding stomach aches or
bloating.
It's crucial for maintainingoverall health in a stable mood.
Research shows a strong linkbetween gut health and mental
health.
A diet rich in fruits,vegetables, lean proteins and
(09:02):
whole grains can foster athriving gut microbiome, which
in turn supports both physicaland mental health.
This relationship is soimportant that researchers are
even looking into probiotics asa treatment for depression and
anxiety.
So big time here, don't behaving it where in the morning.
(09:24):
It's like 10 corn dogs the hellare you doing?
It's like you sit there andyou're thinking to the people
there.
I mean, god bless if it's.
You know, once in a blue moon,I can understand this.
You're on vacation,da-da-da-da-da, and you can have
(09:44):
like a Coca-Cola for breakfastand even to sum at that.
For you know, at any point isdisgusting.
But it is amazing, at leasthere in the United States, to
see what the percentage ofpeople that are having like
different kind of pops in themorning, that just cracking a
soda at 8 30 in the morning,it's like, dude, that's the way
(10:09):
you're gonna start.
You know that that's gonna beputting yourself in a sugar
overload and it's all downhillfrom here, unless you're keeping
on hitting that sugar, whichobviously is not another roller
coaster to put your body into.
So making the right choices iswhat it comes down to, and how
(10:31):
do you apply this?
Making the right food choicesdoesn't have to be a drag about
limiting yourself to kalesmoothies, being like a rabbit
eating grass.
You know.
Cardboard food.
It's about balance.
It's making informed decisions.
Choices, you know, for example,incorporating foods like fatty
fish.
You have salmon, nuts, walnuts,almonds and seeds, which can
(10:59):
enhance brain function anduplift your mood thanks to their
omega-3 content.
When you crave something sweet,reaching for dark chocolate can
satisfy that craving and boostyour mood with its polyphenols.
So it's also about listening toyour body.
Everyone's different and ourbodies react in unique ways to
(11:23):
different foods.
So a bit of mindfulness andattention to how you feel after
eating certain foods can be yourguide to tweaking your diet for
the best personal outcomes.
So just to close here, that's awrap, salad wrap.
I know it's so cheesy, I'mgonna be using these food puns
(11:47):
here and trying to squeeze thejuice.
All right, that's it fortoday's episode of the
observation station.
Remember, the journey tofeeling good, both inside and
out can often start on yourplate.
So the next time you're aboutto munch on something, think
about how it's not just fillingyour stomach, but also how it
(12:10):
could be affecting your mood andenergy levels.
Before we sign off.
The teaser for the next episodeis ever wonder how streaming
services have changed the way weconsume entertainment.
Well, observers, tune in nextweek as we dive into the
evolution of streaming platformsmovies, tv, live events,
(12:35):
limewire, all that kind of stuff.
So we're going to explore howthese services reshaped the
landscape of how we consumedcontent.
And whether you're a bingelistener, music aficionado or
just curious about the tech thatpowers your favorite pastimes,
don't miss this.
Join us next time for a deepdive into the streaming
(12:56):
revolution.
Signing off everybody.
Thanks for joining again.
Speaker 1 (13:02):
You've been listening to the Observation Station.
We find everyday life andeveryday situations hilarious.
We hope you've enjoyed the show.
We know we had a blast.
Make sure to like, rate andreview, and be sure to tell a
friend about the show.
That would help too.
See you next time on theObservation Station.
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