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17.3 million. This is the number of people who died globally in the year 2005 due to heart disease and stroke. This number represents 30 percent of global deaths. And this number is expected to hit 23 million by the year 2030. In order to bring about awareness about this disease which is the biggest cause of deaths worldwide, the World Heart Federation created World Heart Day in 2000. Ever since, September 29th is recognized as World Heart Day. One of the main aims of this day is to promote preventative measures that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- September 29, 2014
- 2 min read
In the year 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture proclaimed that August 4th - August 10th would be National Farmers Market Week. Ever since, for that one week farmers markets all over this country host special events like cooking demos, live music etc. to join the celebration. Farmers market is an integral part of our life today. It is a space that links urban life to farm life. Consumers get direct access to food fresh off the farms, while farmers can sell their produce directly eliminating the middle man.
- August 04, 2014
- 2 min read
The Healthy Kids Virtual Summit was created by Jamie Boggeln in 2014. The Summit is a series of free informational videos that parents, teachers, caregivers or anyone interested can access. These videos contain information from experts on topics such as meal planning, nutrition, health and fitness among others. #healthykidsvirtualsummit
- June 28, 2014
- 1 min read
June 17th is Eat Your Vegetables Day. So before you go and fill up on some leafy greens, read on about some interesting veggie facts.
- June 17, 2014
- 2 min read
For our final Foodie Friday this month, we bring you a DIVINE Chicken Thai Chopped salad from one of our fave bloggers, Kaylin B! You can find this and other delish recipes on Kaylin's blog, the Bombshellwifelife.
- April 25, 2014
- 2 min read
Kristen is very passionate about sharing the importance of healthy nutrition to all of her clients and the general public. Kristen blogs regularly about nutrition and wellness on her blog www.360familynutrition.org.
- April 18, 2014
- 2 min read
We are officially declaring every Friday in April as FOODIE FRIDAY! We'll bring you a yummy recipe offered by Shazzy friends and fam, that is healthy and like Shazzy Fitness, makes you feel good on the inside :)