Without ever setting fitness goals, I had been working out for over a year and thought it was going well. I felt like I was getting stronger. I didn’t seem quite as winded during my workouts. Playing sports with friends was going a bit better. And yet there was something missing in all of this. It took me a rather long time to figure it out because, as great as I thought everything was going, in reality, I was clueless.
Employee Wellness: What Can Be Done?
Employee wellness is becoming a topic of focus as headlines and our insurance premiums are making it painfully obvious: healthcare costs are increasing, in part to our increasing waistlines. And while employee wellness is a difficult and delicate issue to handle, it should not be ignored.
Food is Medicine: Health Benefits of Ginger
In this “Food is Medicine” profile, we are going to take a look at some of the health benefits of ginger. While some of the health benefits of ginger have been known for a long time, recently we’re discovering new and exciting ways ginger is healing our bodies and keeping them healthy.
Metabolic Syndrome. Hype with Merit?
It seems to me that metabolic syndrome is the newest, “hottest”, diagnosis. But does metabolic syndrome deserve the attention it’s getting? I went on a mission to see if metabolic syndrome is just hype or if it’s a real public wellness issue.
Superfood Spotlight: Spinach
In this Superfood Spotlight, we are taking a look at (drum roll) SPINACH! This one is just a given. How can a dietitian have a list of super foods without spinach, right? Read on to learn more about it’s versatility and nutrient density. HINT: If you prepare it right, your kids won’t even know it’s there.