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Prepare for a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, so is the fear of the dreaded holiday weight gain. According to the Calorie Control Council, the aver
Wellness Workdays
Nov 13, 20172 min read
Holiday Food Safety
One of the biggest highlights of the holiday season is sharing a meal with family and friends. Whether you are hosting the feast or bringing
Wellness Workdays
Nov 6, 20172 min read
Personalize Your Diet to Defeat Diabetes
Twenty-nine million Americans have diabetes but one out of every four are not aware they have the disease. The amazing thing is that all twe
Wellness Workdays
Nov 6, 20173 min read
How to Keep Older Muscles Young
The foods you eat and your activity level control how old your muscles act. It’s true that as we age we lose muscle mass. These muscle losse
Wellness Workdays
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Ancient Grains Boost Nutrition
Tired of the same old white rice? Kick it up a notch with some ancient grains. Haven’t all grains been around for thousands of years? Yes! A
Wellness Workdays
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Healthy Halloween Tips
Did you know that Americans purchase close to 600 million pounds of candy each year for Halloween? This fun-filled holiday is right around t
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
Wellness Workdays
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Maintain Don't Gain: Holiday Edition
The holidays are a special time of year filled with family, friends, traditions and many celebrations. Food is an integral part of this seas
Wellness Workdays
Oct 17, 20172 min read
Nutrition Programs Are Critical to Improving Employee Health
Trendy corporate wellness programs are fun and an important component of a comprehensive program, however, it's critical to provide empl
Wellness Workdays
Oct 15, 20172 min read
Sirtfood Diet
Fad diets can be enticing with their “too good to be true” quick weight loss claims. The newest craze is the Sirtfood Diet. This diet is bas
Wellness Workdays
Oct 12, 20172 min read
Eating for Results After a HIIT Workout
Have you ever tried a HIIT workout? HIIT workouts stand for High-Intensity Interval Training. Activities are repeated at a high intensity, o
Wellness Workdays
Oct 12, 20172 min read
Hut, Hut, Health!
Football season is back! And with the return of America’s favorite sport comes all of the football-themed food and drinks. Just because it’s
Wellness Workdays
Oct 3, 20172 min read
The Whole Grain and Nothing but the Grain
Reading food labels while grocery shopping has become easier -- if you know what to look for. A variety of approved stamps and labels are be
Wellness Workdays
Sep 28, 20172 min read
Super Immunize Me
You are what you eat. An ancient adage, which may prove to be accurate according to recent research on the effects of dietary choices on an
Wellness Workdays
Sep 28, 20172 min read
Quinoa Is the Cereal Superfood
Quinoa, often described as a superfood, recently gained popularity for its many health benefits. Due to its high nutritional value, quinoa h
Wellness Workdays
Sep 18, 20172 min read
Caffeinated Craze
Do you find the thought of starting the day without a morning cup of anything caffeinated inconceivable? Many research studies have been con
Wellness Workdays
Sep 18, 20172 min read
Prunes Everyday Help Keep Osteoporosis Away
In addition to adequate calcium, vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise, there is now one more tool in our arsenal to prevent bone loss. Well
Wellness Workdays
Sep 13, 20172 min read
Healthy Cooking Blogs
The best way to know what’s in your food is to prepare it yourself. For those of us who can’t just whip up something from scratch, we need r
Wellness Workdays
Aug 30, 20173 min read
How to Deal with Your Picky Eater
What makes a child a picky eater?
A picky eater will eat just a few foods and does not want to try new foods. Almost every child goes throug
Wellness Workdays
Aug 21, 20173 min read
New Foods for People with Food Allergies
In the United States, one in thirteen children has a food allergy and ninety percent of those allergies are caused by eight foods; soy, eggs
Wellness Workdays
Aug 21, 20172 min read
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