When interpreting a food label, the first thing you need to look at is the serving size. All of the following information is only accurate when that specific serving size is eaten. If you eat two servings, then you have to multiply all the listed nutrient amounts by two as well. This is a common…
Listen To This Article Feel better and improve health by increasing your vegetable intake. Getting your 5+ servings a day of vegetables can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, give you feelings of well-being, and curb your appetite. That’s a lot…
Listen To This Article Ahhhh… summertime! The warmth of the sun and the lure of the water are irresistible! For so many people, it is the easiest time of the year to get outside and get moving. And it is a wonderful idea to take advantage of the seasonal beauty that God has given us…
Listen To This Article As the summer begins and the heat gets hotter how will you and your loved ones stay hydrated? Many know that staying hydrated is important but what does it mean to be hydrated? How much is enough fluid? What fluids improve hydration? What happens if we don’t stay hydrated? We aim…
Listen To This Article Did you know that June is Men’s Health Awareness month? In June, we celebrate and appreciate our fathers, so it is only appropriate that we celebrate their health too! Many men are notorious for ignoring their own health, which is likely why 12% of men aged 18 and older are in…
Listen To This Article It’s that dreamy time of year—days are longer and the promise of summer is right around the corner. It is also the time of year that you are most at risk for sun damage. With long sunny days approaching, how are you protecting yourself from those harsh UV rays? When you’re…
Listen To This Article Online company stores are becoming increasingly popular in today’s organizations. Most people know that companies like Google and many others have online merchandise stores that sell all kinds of branded clothing, swag, and company branded items. While not all companies can be Google, many organizations today can benefit from using an…
Listen To This Article Are you a Black Entrepreneur? Are you looking for funding to help support or grow your business? Then you do not want to miss this opportunity. The National Black Business Pitch Competition is officially on its way and moving forward in full force. Dr. Pamela Williamson, the CEO/President of WBEC-West, is proud to announce the official kick-off of the NBBP…
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S., restrictions, supply chain disruptions and health concerns pushed consumers to change how they shopped, worked, traveled, ate, learned and interacted with one another. Nearly a year on, as consumers have tried new products and services and completely overhauled their routines, it looks like a number of…
Focus Asset Management Managing Director and Senior Advisor, Matthew Unger Discusses His Approach to Helping His Clients with Financial Planning and Wealth Management During the interview, Matthew discusses how Focus Asset Management takes a different approach than many financial planning and asset management organizations with several key factors: 1) he is truly an independent fee-only…