Author: Allie
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Energy-Boosting Office Snacks You’ll Love
As the workday rolls along (or drags on, depending on your take), many of us find ourselves in need of a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack to help us power through the natural lag in energy we feel during those times. Depending on what you choose, snacks can be a great way to keep your…
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Recipe: Matcha Energy Balls
Matcha is a type of high-quality green tea that is sold in powdered form (ground up leaves). The tea leaves used to make matcha are harvested from a special growing process, and are highly regarded in Japanese culture. Different harvests of matcha leaves can have slightly different flavors, but overall, it has a mild vegetal…
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2018 Workplace Wellness Trends
In 2018 it is critical for employers to support employee wellbeing, both to engage and retain talent as well as keep health care costs low. Listen to OmBody Health founder and program director Allison Andrews and HR Power Hour host David Ciullo discuss hot wellness trends and how HR professionals can build a business case…
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Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate desserts taste great, but they aren’t always pleasing to our waistlines. This mouth-watering recipe for chocolate covered strawberries contains only 3 “superfood” ingredients and is the perfect snack to tame those sweet cravings. Strawberries are a great source of vitamins C and E, and dark chocolate is a great source of magnesium, an important dietary mineral.…
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Unexpected Benefits of Group Fitness
You may have noticed that group fitness classes have surged in popularity in recent years. People are flocking to specialty studios and gyms for methods such as Orangetheory, Crossfit, Soul Cycle, Pure Barre, and Core Power Yoga, to name just a few. Why are group fitness classes so popular? If you ask a devotee of…
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Recipes: 3 Non-Alcoholic Wellness “Cocktails”
Non-alcoholic beverages aren’t just for pregnant women, kids and the recovery community. Even those of us who occasionally (or regularly) indulge in a silky glass of Shiraz or an ice-cold mojito may find that at times, it doesn’t make sense to drink alcohol. There are a variety of reasons why non-teetotalers find themselves craving something…
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Stretch At Your Desk in Under 5 Minutes (Video)
Sometime in the past five years, you may have seen the catchphrase “sitting is the new smoking” floating around. The reason this phrase was coined is that there is now a catalog of scientific data linking sedentary lifestyles (a.k.a lots of sitting) with obesity, heart disease, circulatory and digestive disorders, and more. For some people,…
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Recipe: Cider-Roasted Veggies
These roasted veggies are bursting with flavor and nutrients. They’re about to give your most delicious holiday sides a run for their money! Traditional holiday sides are notoriously rich. While we’re not saying you shouldn’t enjoy your mashed potatoes, gravy, gooey casseroles and thick breads, we think you’ll enjoy this flavorful, nutrient-dense side dish just as…
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Questions You Should Ask Yourself to Stay WELL and Happy
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the 4th Annual W.E.L.L. Summit in New York City, a 2-day gathering all about wellness, empowerment, leadership, and luxury. I had the pleasure of receiving the insightful ideas and ponderings of world renowned speakers, teachers, coaches, authors, and healers like Agapi Stassinopoulas, Latham Thomas, Jennifer Racioppi, Josh Rosebrook,…
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Recipe: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Spiced pumpkin lattes are synonymous with fall, and different versions can be found at many coffee shops and restaurants when the leaves start to change color. Unfortunately, many of the commercial recipes are chock-full of sugar (some as much as 25 grams per tablespoon), calories, allergens such as dairy and gluten, and chemical preservatives. Since we…