January 10, 2019
– Guests: Stephanie Williams, Deputy Director for Public Health Programs at the Arkansas Health Department | Arkansas has the third highest obesity rate in the nation, according to the State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released in August 2017. Arkansas Health Department has two programs with resources offered to help Arkansans live healthier lives. Healthy Active Arkansas is a 10-year framework to increase the number of Arkansans at a healthy weight. There are nine priority areas that include evidence-based strategies that impact the health of the state. Some of them include Access to Healthy Foods, Healthy Worksites, Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Reduction, Breastfeeding, and more. Another program is Be Well Arkansas, a newly enhanced service that provides resources to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans, helping them quit tobacco or nicotine, manage their diabetes or high blood pressure. To learn more about Healthy Active Arkansas, visit www.healthyactive.org. To learn more about Be Well Arkansas, visit www.bewellarkansas.org or call 833-283-WELL (9355).
– Guests: Robert Gerke, 10 Fitness Director of Operations; Ginger Root, Public Relations Manager; and Lindsey Black, Nutritionist | 10 Fitness has a 6-Week Challenge! The challenge is a training protocol designed around the 3 critical factors for fat loss success for maximum effectiveness. The approach is specifically designed for busy people and their unique lifestyle and time limitations. Participants will receive One On One Training, Group Personal Training, access to a Certified Nutritionist, a Success Guide, an Eating Out Guide, and more. To sign up and complete an application, log onto www.10fitness.com or call 501-690-5445 or visit 10 Fitness on Facebook.
– Guests: “Chef Pete” Nguyen, Founder & Co-Owner of Healthy Chew Kitchen | Healthy Chew is an online weekly meal preparation service located in Central Arkansas. They are dedicated to creating healthy and delicious meals in addition to changing the face of the fitness industry. By partnering with various health, fitness, and nutritional resources in Arkansas, they aim to help individuals reach their personal fitness goals without compromising the favorite dishes they know and love. Some of the various meals include Gourmet Eating, Food for Kids, Cleaner Eating, Meal Block Program, and Body Building. To learn more visit www.healthychewkitchen.com or call 501-904-5111 or visit Healthy Chew on Facebook.
