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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
Wellness Workdays
May 7, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
May 7, 20182 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 23, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 17, 20182 min read
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Coconut Oil Controversy
In case you missed it, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published a Presidential Advisory on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Di
Wellness Workdays
Jan 17, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20183 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20174 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20172 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Nov 29, 20172 min read
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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
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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,
Wellness Workdays
Sep 13, 20172 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Aug 30, 20171 min read
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