Year: 2019

Overweight, obesity, and the chronic disease conditions they bring are serious health concerns around the world. In the past we have often blamed certain molecules for the problem, such as fats, or carbohydrates, or sugars. So solve this problem, we were coached that X% of the food you put...

This month we focus on sugar consumption: which to eat, which to avoid, and how to change your own cravings for the better! You might think that the healthiest sugar is the one with zero calories, such as the array of artificial sweeteners. But there is a great deal...

This month we focus on sugar consumption: which to eat, which to avoid, and how to change your own cravings for the better! Is Sugar Even That Good For You? That all depends on how much you eat. Sugar is used as fuel for all the cells in your...

All this month we have emphasized the importance of knowing your numbers and developing an awareness for your own body’s health parameters. But all biometric risk factors are not the same through your life, and you risk for getting certain chronic disease can grow or lessen as you age....

This month we focus on sugar consumption: which to eat, which to avoid, and how to change your own cravings for the better! One of the reasons apples, peaches, watermelons etc taste so delicious is because they contain sugar. And in our efforts to control sugar consumption, so should...

When you get your biometric numbers, if there are values that show you have to improve your health status, there are a couple of ways to take action, based on what you find. Short Term Solution  If you find that you are in the HIGH risk category for some...

This month we focus on sugar consumption: which to eat, which to avoid, and how to change your own cravings for the better! People say to me, “Well, I eat sweets BECAUSE I have a sweet tooth.” But this is actually, exactly, opposite from the truth. People have a...

Biometric screenings provide numbers that are important for understanding your health status. But unfortunately sometimes the objective data can give what are known as a “false positive”. This means that your data may show that you have medium or even a high risk level for a chronic disease like obesity,...

You cannot simply eat your way to health, because proper nutrition alone is not enough. A true lifestyle approach includes mindfullness and activity as well. That said, healthy eating habits is a great place to start to improve your numbers. When thinking about what to do to improve your...

This recipe is an easy way to enjoy in veggies and a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Here’s what you’ll need: You’ll Need 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts 28 ounces drained bean sprouts 1/2 cup bamboo shoots...

Employees often do their worksite wellness screenings, get their numbers, and walk out of the door feeling like this whole exercise was one big FYI. “Huh, yeah that’s interesting or whatever.” But it is important to understand your biometric numbers for a couple of reasons. Chronic Diseases Sneak Up On...

All month we will explore the brain. Specifically, we’ll walk you through the methods for training your brain to be stronger, smarter, and faster! Your blood vessels (arteries and capillaries) carry oxygen and nutrients into your brain and then deliver them to the neurons to keep them healthy. If...