The average American consumes 150 lbs of sugar annually. To put that in perspective, the average man in the U.S. weighs 195 lbs, the average woman about 165 lbs. In other words, we’re eating or drinking nearly our entire weight in sugar each year. Compare that to 100 years ago when we only consumed […]
You’ve heard the discouraging statistics: more than two-thirds (68.8%) of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher among Hispanic-Americans (78.8%) and African-Americans (76.7%). But while you know how important eating healthy and exercising are, like many of us with work, kids and home duties, you have a tough time. […]
If you’re a person living with diabetes, or know someone who is, you’re aware of this blood glucose disorder and its often devastating health effects. Type 1 Diabetes (also called Juvenile Diabetes) is an autoimmune disease that strikes children as well as adults and occurs when the body’s immune system destroys cells in the […]
Like humans, many dogs and cats are overweight and prone to diseases like diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease and cancer. That’s why, just like us, it’s essential they eat healthy and exercise. Some active dog breeds, like labs, need an hour or more a day of activity. For others, just a walk around the block […]
