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Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
The Never Ending Weight Loss Saga
Who among us doesn’t have that anxious feeling when stepping on a scale in a doctor’s office? I can’t think of many people, can you?
Promising pathway to weight loss, improved mood and heart health through a probiotic Akkermansia
I Said I'd Talk about Obesity Drugs
Obesity Drugs - Think before you try them
At the start of 2023, Time magazine took a look at wellness trends for 2023 and through consultation with various experts decided there were a few that should be ditched. Among them are the hot new drugs designed to combat obesity. Oh, if only it were that easy…get a shot and drop the weight.
Six Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss
Here's a simple formula that will put an end to chronic dieting and put you on the road to lasting weight loss.
Is Obesity a Form of Malnutrition?
While we think of undernourished children as the victims of malnutrition, obese individuals are often the victims of the same malady. They have access to food products that have little or no nutrient value and over consume,Nonetheless, they are malnourished.
Get the Sugar Out!
If you are tired, moody or overweight, you may be suffering from sugar overload. Sugar intake creates a vicious cycle, in that it initially gives you a perk in energy by its presence in the blood, but it is not lasting.
Overweight? Look at What You Drink
When sugar in soda is used for energy, the energy is short-lived and kids are tired and hungry within an hour, putting them on a cycle of ups and downs that lead to overeating and obesity. If you are looking to lose weight and are a heavy beverage consumer, refer to the following list for healthier drinking options
Stress/Weight Gain Connection
Without proper tools to manage chronically stressful situations, individuals often resort to quick fixes to soothe their stress. High on the list of quick fixes are coffee, soda, and sugary or slty snacks, all of which are readily available in most workplaces.
Obesity Costs Companies Billions
If you are a CEO, CFO, or Benefits Manager for your company, you are seeing annual increases in your employee life, disability and health insurance premiums that are a direct result of the mounting statistics of overweight and obese employees.