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May 7, 20182 min read
The Dangers of Visceral Fat
Not all fat on our body is created equal. Fat is important because it provides energy, protects our organs and maintains our body temperatur
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Wellness Workdays
May 7, 20182 min read
Nutrition and Eye Health
You may have heard your mother say, “Eat your carrots; they’re good for your eyes.” Was this just a way to coerce you into eating your veget
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Wellness Workdays
Feb 19, 20182 min read
The Health Benefits of Phytochemicals
Did you know researchers all over the world have consistently found that people who eat greater amount of fruits and vegetables have lower r
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Wellness Workdays
Feb 19, 20182 min read
High Fat Diets for Gut Health
Crohn’s Disease is an incurable condition defined by chronic inflammation and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). Crohn’s mostly
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Wellness Workdays
Feb 13, 20182 min read
Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea
It is widely known that drinking tea has many health benefits, but are you tired of drinking the standard black or green tea? If you want to
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 23, 20182 min read
How Fitness Trackers Can Make You Healthier
Walking is a FREE form of exercise that helps to improve your health. In a recent study, participants were asked to walk 10,000 steps every
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 17, 20182 min read
Go With Your Gut and Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Isn’t it ironic that consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with obesity, overweight and diabetes? These synthetic sugar substit
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 17, 20182 min read
Coconut Oil Controversy
In case you missed it, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published a Presidential Advisory on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Di
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20182 min read
How Nutrigenomics Might Prove Your Mother Right
Your mother was right…you should eat your vegetables. And now nutrigenomics has provided us with an explanation.
Nutrigenomics is a new fi
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20183 min read
The MIND Diet
There are many eating plans to choose from today, all with different areas of focus and outcomes. These healthy diets range from heart healt
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Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20174 min read
The Blue Zones
The Blue Zones are five areas of the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Cost
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Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20172 min read
Stay Calm and Toast Your Health
In today's fast paced society, stress plays a leading role in many of our lives. Some of us react to stress by eating a salty snack or b
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Wellness Workdays
Nov 29, 20172 min read
The Gift of Good Health
Are you struggling to think of gifts or stocking stuffers for your loved ones this holiday season? Well, the best gift of all is the gift of
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Wellness Workdays
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Boost Nutrition by Reducing Empty Calories
Our bodies rely on calories for fuel from the energy in the foods and drinks we consume. Foods and beverages can vary widely in their calori
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Wellness Workdays
Sep 13, 20172 min read
Encourage Active Play with Kids
Anyone who has observed children at a playground know that they are naturally energetic and love to move and be physically active. However,
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Wellness Workdays
Aug 30, 20171 min read
Pokémon Go Is the New Health Trend
According to the National Institutes of Health, walking can lower your risk for health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease a
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