Nutrition Nugget: Tears

Nutrition Nugget: Tears

Author: Jenn Trepeck June 26, 2026 Duration: 11:57

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about tears and why crying might be doing a lot more for your body than you ever realized. From a chance comment by a friend to an unexpected wave of emotion that followed just days later, Jenn opens up about her own relationship with crying, including a time when holding back tears felt like the only option. So what actually happens inside the body when we cry, and why are emotional tears so different from the ones triggered by a sliced onion? Jenn dives into decades-old research that uncovers surprising chemical differences between the two, and explains how crying might be connected to stress, sleep, and even the immune system. Is suppressing tears doing more harm than we think? Tune in to find out what Jenn has to say about the hidden science behind a good cry. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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