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More Fruits and Vegetables November 2016 Challenge

With cooler weather on the way, people are more inclined to eat hearty, comfort foods. Soups, mashed potatoes, pies, and roasts are all great but our fresh produce intake tends to go down. Fruits and vegetables are super foods because of their high nutrient content and they aren't calorie dense. Meaning you're getting more bang for your buck when you eat fruits and vegetables.  I want to challenge all of us to try and eat more f & v's during the work day instead of reaching for the...

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Slow Cookers for Not So Slow Lives

I've had a request about how to better prep lunches or meals in general. I'm currently a student while working full-time and balancing an internship so believe me, I can understand how easy it is to pick up a quick 4-for-$4 at Wendy's! There are days where the last thing I want to do is prep, cook, and clean. This is where the magic of a slow cooker comes in. You can find a slow cooker for any budget. In my dreams, I would own one that can brown meats and have a self-timer, sigh, one day...but I...

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More Sleep October 2016 Challenge

This month's challenge is based on mental health. Most of us are constantly trying to eat healthier and/or exercise more to live a long and healthy life. But too often we forget about the mental aspect. In order to keep doing what we do, we need to take care of our brain! How often do you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day? Or are you feeling more like this: The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night. So our goal for the challenge this...

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Let's Get Physical - September 2016

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity 5 days per week, 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity 3 days per week. Note that these are minimum requirements for preventing disease. If you do more than the recommended, you are more protected against inactivity related chronic diseases. Inactivity related chronic diseases include: Type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular disease Some cancers Some arthritis's Hypertension I realize that we're...

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What Happens When We Don't Drink H2O?

How is everyone doing on their first day of the challenge? This is a great video that explains why we need to drink water! Hopefully by watching this you'll feel even more motivated to complete the drinking challenge. Comment below to let me know how you're feeling and if you have any suggestions or questions :...

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CHALLENGE: 8-8 oz. of Water for August

How many of us have fallen away from our New Year's Resolution to become healthier in 2016? I know I have and I can be found looking like this at my desk these days: Let's renew these resolutions and get back on track and finish the year strong! I'm going to start with something that's not too drastic to what you're already doing and challenge everyone to drink 8- 8 oz. cups of water per day (or 64 oz. total). I'll be around today to pass out tracking sheets for you.  Challenge instructions: 1....

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Power Ball Bites

Does anyone else feel the 3:00 afternoon slump every. single. day? Around 3:00, you can find me slouching in my chair and using my fingers to keep my eyelids from drooping. In the past, I've built a dependency on our neighbor, Sodalicious, for a mid-afternoon pick me up. How many of us have resorted to running down to the vending machine to grab a small treat or a drink? I found a delicious solution that will help keep your blood sugar a little bit more stable so you don't feel that afternoon after...

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Hydration FAQs

Q: Why do we need so much water? A: Water is required for survival. All of your body systems need water to function. Water is used to regulate temperature, remove waste, lubricate your joints, nourishes and protects your brain, and so much more. Our bodies are about 70% water and we lose about 2.5 quarts of water from just normal activities. Q: How much water am I really supposed to drink? A; For sedentary individuals (those who exercise less than 2.5 hours/week) you need to drink about 30-35...

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August's Topic: Hydration

Hi there! Can you believe we are smack dab in the middle of summer? We only have 55 days left of summer! Get out there and start checking off you summer bucket list but make sure you're staying hydrated. I'm pointing out the obvious here but these next several weeks are going to be scorchers. It's vital to make sure you're protecting your skin AND drink a lot of fluids. The next few posts will debunk hydration myths, calculate how much water you should be drinking, and explain why hydrating...

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June 2016: Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection

We made it through the winter gloom! I'm sure many of you are enjoying the sun's rays and the warm weather we've been having. This month we'll be focusing on how to protect your skin against skin cancer. Fast facts: Did you know that every year there are new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined? One in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of a lifetime. Men are more likely to develop skin cancer. About 90% of non-melanoma (includes...

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Introduction

Welcome to our new wellness site! You will be able to find resources to help you make the best decisions for your health. There will be recipes, nutritional tips, techniques to help manage your stress, and exercise helps. Please submit any requests, questions, or ideas to MultiLingWellness@gmail.com...

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