My Loss On June 22nd I lost my big brother, Jason Sheppard, and my world changed. I’ve had the opportunity to celebrate his life, and there was so much to celebrate. I spoke about Jason and felt I said everything I wanted to say. Family came from all over bearing much needed embraces and support….
Category: Nutrition
Why Employers Should Fire the Free Junk Food
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…
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…