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Instilling Healthy Habits in Your Children
It is never too early to begin instilling healthy habits in your children. Eating healthy foods and remaining physically active support chil
Wellness Workdays
Apr 24, 20182 min read
The Power of Potassium
Some people claim that bananas aren’t good for you because they have too much sugar. If you asked most people, they would tell you a banana
Wellness Workdays
Apr 10, 20182 min read
Feast or Famine
Alternate day fasting, also known as intermittent day fasting, is not a new thing. People fast for a variety of reasons, ranging from spirit
Wellness Workdays
Apr 10, 20182 min read
Nutrition: The Key to Employee Wellness
Your organization has implemented an engaging wellness program, but there is one key area you may have missed.
Wellness Workdays
Apr 6, 20182 min read
Five Food Safety Myths
Have you ever wondered about those food safety claims you heard on the news? We all do our best to keep ourselves and our families safe, but
Wellness Workdays
Apr 5, 20182 min read
Is Chia the New Flax?
Who doesn’t remember the iconic ch-ch-ch-CHIA pet of the 90’s? That fuzzy little plant was hiding a great source of nutrition right under ou
Wellness Workdays
Apr 5, 20182 min read
Missing Out When Eating Out
Prior studies link fast-food intake with a diet lacking in quality, but a 2016 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Wellness Workdays
Mar 26, 20182 min read
A Closer Look at Stevia
Stevia is a natural, non-caloric sweetener. Stevia rebaudiana is a leafy green plant that originates from the sunflower. The stevia plant is
Wellness Workdays
Mar 26, 20182 min read
Hidden Sugars in Healthy Foods
Do you have sugar overload? We have written many articles about sugar and the recommended amounts of sugar to consume. As a quick reminder,
Wellness Workdays
Mar 19, 20182 min read
Kernels of Truth
Apricot kernels, or seeds as they are sometimes referred to, are gaining popularity related to their claims of improving cancer treatment. W
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
The Scoop on Yogurt
Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. MyPlate recommends that adults have at least three cups of dairy every day. Yogurt has many
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
The Surprising Obstacle That Derails Employees' Health Goals
Employers are offering innovative wellness benefits to employees, but many are still doing one thing that undermines employee health.
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Not Your Average Cup of Joe
Are you the type of person who needs that first cup of coffee in the morning, or do you prefer it after meals? One thing is certain, coffee
Wellness Workdays
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Benefits of Eating at the Dinner Table
Today’s hectic lifestyle has us on the go or in front of a screen for most of our day. Either we’re rushing the kids off to soccer practice,
Wellness Workdays
Feb 27, 20182 min read
Cinnamon and Spice and Everything Nice
Spices add flavor and color to dishes, but did you know that they also provide vitamins, minerals, powerful phytochemicals and anti-inflamma
Wellness Workdays
Feb 27, 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
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
Wellness Workdays
Feb 19, 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
Wellness Workdays
Feb 13, 20182 min read
The Power of Protein Aids Weight Loss
Why eat extra protein?
Want to feel full, lose body weight and gain muscle? Recent studies show that eating more protein may be the solution
Wellness Workdays
Feb 13, 20182 min read
Indulge with Chocolate
Chocolate, a decadent and widely recognized indulgent comfort food, contains plant-based chemicals known as flavonoids that produce positive
Wellness Workdays
Jan 25, 20182 min read
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