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That’s Nuts!

More super foods today, this week from the land of nuts! I personally love a handful of low-salt cashews in the morning to start my day, or as a snack when that mid-afternoon drag starts…

Here are some thoughts about the benefits of nuts for heart health from the Mayo Clinic:

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for your heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. And they’re a great snack food — inexpensive, easy to store and easy to pack when you’re on the go.

One drawback to nuts is that they’re high in calories, so it’s important to limit portions. But choosing nuts instead of a less healthy snack may just help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.

Research has found that people who are at risk of a heart attack can cut their risk by eating a healthy diet that includes nuts.

Research suggests that eating nuts may:

  • Lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which play a major role in the buildup of deposits called plaques in your arteries
  • Improve the health of the lining of your arteries
  • Lower levels of inflammation linked to heart disease
  • Reduce the risk of developing blood clots, which can lead to a heart attack and death

As a result, nuts can improve your heart health and lower your risk of dying early from heart disease and other causes.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Inspired by letters to Timothy

Today Todd and I shared a couple of Monday Motivation devotionals, both inspired in part from Paul’s letters to Timothy.

The first is called ‘Whack-A-Mole,’ and deals with being content…click here to read it.

The second devo is ‘From Pity to Praise‘…you can click here to read it.

Name a liquid in your kitchen that you hope no one ever accidentally drinks:

1- Liquid soap or cleaner (46 votes)
2- Vinegar (30)
3- Cooking Oil (16)
4- Soy sauce (4)
5- Bacon grease (2)

Congratulations to Laura from Mount Vernon who wins the One Sonic Society CD, “Great Are You, Lord.”

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 8/28/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Cory Asbury – The Father’s House
9. We The Kingdom – God So Loved
8. Ryan Stevenson – Amadeo (Still My God)
7. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
6. Matt Maher f/Elle Limebear – Alive and Breathing
5. Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – The Blessing
4. Danny Gokey – Love God, Love People
3. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me in the Moment
2. Zach Williams f/Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus
1. for King and Country f/Tori Kelly/Kirk Franklin – Together (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs in the WNZR playlist this week (see links below)

Big Daddy Weave – This is What We Live For

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxce-adAEkk

Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves into Gardens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwX1f2gYKZ4

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Healthy veggie tales!

Last week, super fruits…this week, super vegetables!

Here’s a link to the article we shared from Rachel Link of Healthline Media: CLICK HERE TO READ

Spinach

This leafy green tops the chart as one of the healthiest vegetables, thanks to its impressive nutrient profile.

One cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 56% of your daily vitamin A needs plus your entire daily vitamin K requirement — all for just 7 calories. Spinach also boasts a great deal of antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic disease.

One study found that dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are high in beta-carotene and lutein, two types of antioxidants that have been associated with a decreased risk of cancer. In addition, a 2015 study found that spinach consumption may be beneficial for heart health, as it may lower blood pressure.

Carrots

…are packed with vitamin A, providing 428% of the daily recommended value in just one cup (128 grams).

They contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives carrots their vibrant orange color and could help in cancer prevention. In fact, one study revealed that for each serving of carrots per week, participants’ risk of prostate cancer decreased by 5%.

Another study showed that eating carrots may reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers as well. Compared to those who ate carrots at least once a week, smokers who did not eat carrots had a three times greater risk of developing lung cancer. Carrots are also high in vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium.

Broccoli 

…belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables.

It is rich in a sulfur-containing plant compound known as glucosinolate, as well as sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is significant in that it has been shown to have a protective effect against cancer.

In one animal study, sulforaphane was able to reduce the size and number of breast cancer cells while also blocking tumor growth in mice.

Eating broccoli may help prevent other types of chronic disease, too.

A 2010 animal study found that consuming broccoli sprouts could protect the heart from disease-causing oxidative stress by significantly lowering levels of oxidants. In addition to its ability to prevent disease, broccoli is also loaded with nutrients.

A cup (91 grams) of raw broccoli provides 116% of your daily vitamin K needs, 135% of the daily vitamin C requirement and a good amount of folate, manganese and potassium (11).

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Lessons from Joseph

Today we shared Monday Motivation from the story of Joseph in Genesis – the Joseph who had the coat of many colors…was sold by his brothers into slavery…became favored in the Pharoah’s palace…ran from Potiphar’s wife, was falsely accused, but still went to jail…but found favor by interpreting the warden’s dreams…then saved Egypt from famine…reunited with his brothers and forgave them!

What can we learn from Joseph?

  • we often don’t see life’s shocks coming
  • keep your eyes fixed on God, especially throughout the twists and turns we can’t forsee
  • run from sin
  • use your abilities for what God is doing in the world
  • in everything, our soul’s enemy means it for evil, but God means it for good
  • be careful what you allow to become the defining moment of your life
  • God specializes in redeeming messed-up situations, bringing salvation where there was only destruction

Name something to which some people love to give away the ending.
1- A Movie (80 votes)
2- A Book (11)
3- A Joke (6)

Congratulations to Jennifer of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins a WNZR Lifeline 2020 Echo t-shirt.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 8/21/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Ryan Stevenson – Amadeo
9. Cory Asbury – The Father’s House
8. Lauren Daigle – Still Rolling Stones
7. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
6. Danny Gokey – Love God, Love People
5. Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – The Blessing
4. Matt Maher f/Elle Limebear – Alive and Breathing
3. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me in the Moment
2. Zach Williams f/Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus
1. For King and Country f/Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin – Together (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new adds this week; click the album art to see official lyric videos

Matty Mullins – No Hold on Me

Cochren & Co. – Who Can

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Apples, berries and pomegranates

Today we shared a few pieces of advice from Singapore-based dietician Natalie Goh about some of the super fruits we can enjoy…

Read the full article by clicking here.

Apple benefits:

  • Promotes heart health: Apples contain a type of soluble fiber, known as pectin, that has been linked to lower levels of bad cholesterol.
  • Helps reduce risk of type 2 diabetes: It has been reported that women who consume at least one apple a day are 28% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes as apples are loaded with soluble fibre – the key to blunting blood sugar swings.
  • Prevent breathing problems: On the same note, consuming 5 or more apples a week has been linked with better lung function most likely because of an antioxidant called quercetin found in the skin of the apples.

Make it part of your diet:

  1. If you’re not the kind to enjoy a crunchy apple, make apple water! Simply toss a couple of chopped apples with a few sticks of cinnamon into your favorite pitcher, before pouring yourself a glass.
  2. Alternatively, substitute your unhealthy midday snacks with an apple. The fibrous fruit is proven to keep you full for a longer time hence helping to maintain your weight.

Blueberry benefits:

These tasty blue gems are tiny but they sure pack a punch. Although small, they are one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants among fruits.

  • Healthy heart: Studies suggest that the high content of anthocyanins in berries may help counter the build-up of plaque in arteries and improve cardiovascular health. Also, the antioxidants in blueberries have been linked to reduced levels of oxidised LDL (often referred to as the ‘bad’ cholesterol), a major risk factor for heart disease.
  • May help protect the brain: Blueberries may aid in improving memory and delaying cognitive problems frequently associated with ageing. Studies on blueberry intake suggest that this is likely due to blueberries’ vast array of antioxidant nutrients that help to protect the nerve cells from oxygen damage.
  • Reduce free radical damage: DNA damage is part of the reason we age, and it also plays an important role in the development of diseases like cancer. Because blueberries are high in antioxidants, they can help neutralize some of the free radicals that cause damage to our DNA.

Make it part of your diet:

  1. Blend a handful of blueberries into your smoothie or shake.
  2. Add fresh or dried blueberries to your breakfast cereal, for both a nutritious and colorful punch!
  3. Mix blueberries with low-fat yogurt for a delicious dessert.

Pomegranate benefits:

Pomegranates are a gem of a fruit – cut one open and you’re greeted with many little sparkling seeds that resemble rubies. You’ll be glad to know that the fruit not only looks good, it is also very nutritious.

  • Impressive anti-inflammatory effects: Pomegranate has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Test tube studies have shown it can reduce inflammatory activity in the digestive tract.
  • Help to maintain healthy blood flow: Pomegranate contains some iron, a mineral needed to make red blood cells in our body. A deficiency in iron can cause anaemia, resulting in symptoms such as exhaustion, dizziness and weakness.
  • Guards memory and brain function: Studies have reported memory and other cognitive benefits of polyphenols, which are found abundantly in pomegranate seeds and their juice. A small study suggested that pomegranate juice may play a potential role in memory function, through showing increases in task-related brain activity among older adults.

Make it part of your diet:

  1. The next time you’re looking for a healthier dip for your meat dish, consider whipping up your own cranberry pomegranate sauce! It’d be a sweet addition to your dish.
  2. Have some pomegranate juice! You can choose to make your own by tossing the seeds in a blender, or you can opt to buy a bottle off the shelves from the supermarket. Take note to check that no sugar or additives have been thrown in.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The Power of Words

Today we shared a reminder of the power of words, inspired by the books of Proverbs (OT) and James (NT) and a devotional from author and pastor Craig Groeschel…we originally shared this in 2013. The words that come out of our mouth and fly off our pens and fingertips are important. Are we speaking life? Writing life? Posting life? Or death?

Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has power of life and death.”

Proverbs 15:4 – “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

James 1:26 – “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”

James 3:

3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

Godly words can revive, heal and change our lives…

Ungodly words have the power to bind, imprison and destroy!

  • Creative words create
  • Destructive words destroy
  • Hurtful words crush
  • Helpful words build up
  • Toxic words poison
  • Soothing words heal
  • Faith-filled words bring life
  • Faithless words bring death.

We have a choice and control what comes out of our mouth.

We also have a choice to make when we hear the words of others – we can receive them as truth or reject them as lies. 

We also have to consider the issue of “self-talk” – in other words, what are we telling ourselves about ourselves?  Toxic self-talk can shape our actions and our future.  We need to speak life-giving words to ourselves and our circumstances…always reminding ourselves of the value God places on us.  We need to align our thoughts and words with HIS truth.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Fair reports and deluxe albums

Today we brought you more updates from the Knox County Junior Fair and harness racing during ‘Stay Safe with Big Blue.’

Click this link to sign you and your family to have a chance to win some great prizes with WNZR!

For Artist Newsday:

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp tops Christian radio charts once again with his single “Keep Me In The Moment” off of his 11th studio album, The Story’s Not Over.

“Keep Me In The Moment” is Camp’s 41st #1 single in his storied career. With The Story’s Not Over video content amassing over 8.5 million views and 14.4 million streams, this #1 ranking single adds to the success of Camp’s year.

“This has been a very difficult time for all of us this season and to see how this song has connected to people’s hearts has been very encouraging to say the least,” says Camp. “I pray God continually uses this song to minister to many more people during this time.”

A deluxe version of the chart-topping The Story’s Not Over is now available digitally. The robust project features four new recordings, including a remix of the #1 radio hit “Dead Man Walking” (produced by LØ, of Australian electronic trio Verses) and updated versions of Camp’s hit songs “I Still Believe,” “Walk By Faith,” and “This Man.”

Find out more from our friends at JesusFreakHideout.com, including a link to the digital album HERE.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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