The average American consumes almost 3 pounds of sugar in one week. An estimated 160 million Americans are either obese or overweight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. Heart disease is the leading cause of death. Yet, when…
Category: Health and Wellness
Read Ingredients, Rather Than Count Calories
When it comes to weight management “calories in to calories out” has been the conventional wisdom. What we now understand is that the food-to-energy process is much more complex than that. We know we can’t discount the essential nutrients our bodies require everyday – protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water? Different types of energy…
Healthy Habits to Feel Good at Work
We pour an enormous portion of ourselves into our work. Let’s make our time at the office work for us. Check out these healthy habits to feel good at work. Eat a Nutrient Dense Breakfast One of the toughest greatest challenges to a healthy work day – cravings for sugary, processed foods. The good news…