It seems simple enough, yet so many of us struggle for whatever reason even to stand up and get moving during a typical workday. Our bodies are built to move, and our physical and mental wellness are tied to our body’s movement. Getting up from our desks for as little as five minutes every hour […]
What is Metabolic Health?
Metabolic Health is defined as having ideal levels of five markers – blood sugar, triglycerides, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), blood pressure, and waist circumference without needing medications. The opposite of being metabolically healthy is known as metabolic syndrome, where people have three or more of the following markers: A waistline of 35 inches for women and […]
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! A day dedicated to encouraging people to get their veggies and spreading awareness of the benefits of eating vegetables. Vegetables have always played an essential role in humans’ lives, dating back to when we were simply hunter-gatherers. They come in almost every shape and size, and the […]