February is Heart Health Month. Did you know that cardiovascular disease remains the #1 Killer in America? Because of this statistic, we want to ensure that each workplace is educated on lifestyle habits to prevent heart attacks and strokes as well as to recognize the signs and symptoms. This month’s Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well Newsletter incorporates a variety of educational components that you can share with your family and friends to have a healthier heart for a healthier you.
Eat Well:
February’s Eat Well recipe features an antioxidant rich Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark. This bark is a healthier alternative to your average piece of chocolate. The recipe is filled with antioxidant rich dark chocolate and gogi berries as well as beneficial fats from chia seeds and almonds. This dessert will balance blood sugar levels and provide you with anti-inflammatory nutrients. Enjoy!
Live Well
In order to live well and be the best version of yourself, you need resources to help you sustain or get you there. Refer to the Heart Health newsletter, poster, flier and wellness challenge this month for the signs and symptoms of heart disease as well as how to prevent this condition:
Be Well
Click the link below to learn how the harmful impacts of our environment, our food supply, and our household products can be mitigated by incorporating daily antioxidants.
P.S. Did you hear the big news from January? The CGO Wellness Team expanded with the addition of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! Madeline Engelking, MBA, RDN works alongside Kayla Roeske to manage employee wellness programs and provide wellness education to employees within your workplace. With Madeline’s expertise in nutrition and skills in integrative and functional medicine, her addition enhances our ability to help your employees create sustainable behavior changes towards overall health, well-being, and productivity.
In good health,
Kayla Roeske, CHES, CWWS | 630.737.9383 | kroeske@GoCGO.com
Madeline Engelking, MBA, RDN | 630.737.9356 | mengelking@GoCGO.com
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Did you miss the January edition? It can be viewed here.
About the Monthly Wellness Newsletter
The everyday choices we make can help us live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives. The CGO Employee Wellness Newsletter provides monthly resources and education on a variety of topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health and resilience, prevention and more. Our hope is that this information empowers you to incorporate sustainable healthy habits for a lifetime of good health and well-being.
Always consult with your physician before beginning any wellness program. This general information is not intended to replace your healthcare professional.
Sources: Zywave and American Heart Association
