Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Food for Brain Health & Prevention of Disease A startling report released by Blue Cross Blue Shield states diagnosis rates of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have increased by 407% in ages 30-44. (1) Family history is a strong predictor of risk. (2) Thus, prevention strategies are critical for our nation’s younger generations – who are establishing their careers…
Trust Your Gut: From Digestive Distress to Optimal Health “Trust your gut.” In the past, this colloquial phrase has commonly hinted at the little voice within our souls that guides us to the right decision. However, in the last decade, “trust your gut” has transitioned to literally describe one of the most powerful indicators of optimal health and wellbeing. ‘Gut health’ is not only a…
The snacking industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry and continues to grow, but is snacking really good for health? We’ve all been there. You know … the moment you’re in a slump or tired or bored or exhausted from your child not napping or simply surfing social media for much longer than you anticipated … it’s at these times we are so elusive to our self-care…
The GWI Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative is introducing a series of blogs providing simple guidelines for changing food habits for your vibrant health and wellbeing. For more content, we invite you to read the chapters of the book that the Initiative has just published. KNOW YOUR BODY AND MIND FOR EXTENDED HEALTHSPAN Listening to your body and being mindful is a basic step towards healthier…
The GWI Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative is introducing a series of blogs providing simple guidelines for changing food habits for vibrant health and wellbeing. For more content, we invite you to read the chapters of the book that the Initiative has just published. Processed vs. Whole Foods: The Science of Nutrition Processed and whole foods represent two distinct categories in our diets, with important positive or…
GWI Initiatives Are Instrumental in Empowering Wellness Worldwide The nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) supports a wide range of important industry initiatives that further the growth of the various sectors of the wellness economy. Led by Initiative Chairs who are renowned thought-leaders in their field, GWI Initiatives have been instrumental in powering the growth of the multi-trillion-dollar wellness economy and uniting the health and wellness…
