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It's #NationalPizzaDay and like most we have a soft spot for a delicious homemade pizza! We couldn't resist this healthy twist on the classic topped with fresh veggies, mozzarella, chicken, arugula and a balsamic glaze. Recipe and image from @jamielynnye... Healthy Pizza Ingredients 1 whole wheat pizza dough , or flat bread or cauliflower crust 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup mushrooms , sliced 1/2 cup grape tomatoes , sliced 1/2 cup red bell pepper , chopped 1-2 cups shredded chicken 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup arugula Balsamic glaze for drizzling Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 450F. Lightly brush oil onto a pizza stone or large baking sheet and place dough onto stone or pan. 2. Brush olive oil on top of dough, then sprinkle garlic cloves all over. Lightly spread pizza sauce on top with the back of a spoon. 3. Top with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, chicken and mozzarella. 4. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. 8. Remove from oven and top with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze if preferred. Slice and serve!

On #WorldCancerDay we wanted to share a video from the brilliant doctors, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Jason Fung in which they discuss the role insulin plays in cancer and the importance of diet in the prevention and healing of all types of cancer. If you are not already familiar with these great minds, Dr. Hyman is a 13x New York Times bestselling author, family physician and international leader in the field of Functional Medicine. Dr. Fung is a physician, author, and researcher... whose groundbreaking science-based books are challenging conventional wisdom on diabetes and insulin. Watch their video on diet vs cancer here - https://fb.watch/39oV-ZaqGL/ For your further reading, Dr. Fung’s most recent book is out now - The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery. To all those battling this horrible disease, our Well Street family sends love and strength today and always.

Good nutrition is more than just a fad diet, avoiding a bad food, or eating a lot of a good food. Good nutrition is all about balance balanced nutrients, balanced plate-sizes, balanced eating schedules, and balancing treats. A balanced diet lays the groundwork for every system, organ, and cell in your body to be healthier and perform at its best. A healthy and balanced diet is vital in the prevention and treatment of a wide assortment of diseases, reducing organizat...ional costs for medical coverage, disability and extended sick leave. Teaching the importance of good nutrition and eating well will not only help your employees maintain a healthy body weight, but will impact energy levels, concentration and focus, mood, body aches and pains, and overall sense of well-being. Put simply - employees who eat great, feel great. In our Healthy Nutrition Program learn why food is the best medicine and the best prevention. Book for your team today www.wellstr.com/contact

Well Street Health continues to offer wellness consulting through these difficult times, mental and physical health have never been more important. By having your team members complete our Employee Health Survey, we can better assess how individual health and your company’s overall wellness culture has been impacted by the shift to working from home and virtual environments. Get in touch today to get your wellness check-up! ... www.wellstr.com/contact/ See more

Holistic (aka whole body and mind) health is the cornerstone of the Well Street philosophy. Our healthcare team has seen from their vast experiences that focusing on one area of health leads merely to temporary changes, while long-lasting shifts in health occur when we account for all aspects of health simultaneously. From this, we have developed the 4 Spheres of Health:... 1. Nutrition Eating food that is healthy and balanced 2. Mind Thinking and feeling great, from balanced emotions to memory 3. Fitness Movement to build endurance, strength, balance and flexibility 4. Body All body systems working optimally, from digestion to immunity Our Healthy Me program utilizes these 4 Spheres of Health to build a healthy workforce from the ground up. Providing the support for both the physical and mental health of employees will lead to sustained measurable changes like increased productivity, employee retention, and engagement, while decreasing absenteeism and drug spending. Learn more about our Healthy Me Program here www.wellstr.com/programs/#toggle-id-4

Implement a new ritual as a daily practice, so it becomes a habit. Creating a ritual makes it personal and will inspire you to find happiness in the activity rather than just another to-do on the long list of tasks. - Karla Dascal, Founder of Sacred Space Miami It is easy to get caught up in the 'new year fresh start' mindset and all the excitement that comes with setting goals and making lifestyle changes. ... All this excitement can quickly turn to overwhelm and eventually burn out however without a plan in place on how to achieve them. Start with one goal at a time and follow Karla's advice... implement your new change as a daily practice to make it a habit. Breaking your goals into small daily rituals make them easier to attain and will inspire you to find happiness in the process.

Whether your working from home or back in the office, it's easy to fall victim to sedentary work days especially as we creep closer to winter weather. Fight back and get moving with our Virtual Workplace Workouts. Our movement expert @saraelizabeth is ready to lead your team through 30 - 60 minute virtual workouts aimed at increasing health and productivity in and out of the workplace. ... Book for your team today www.wellstr.com/contact

In honour of #MindfulMonday and our focus on mental and physical health, let's take a moment to 'Get Grounded'. Join us for Mindful Meditation in our Mindfulness seminars with Dr.Jaty Tam. Together we will learn the importance of taking mindful breaks to keep us productive, resourceful and energized in our professional and personal lives. ... Book @ www.wellstr.com/contact to bring mindfulness into your life today.

In these difficult times of isolation and fear, the old saying 'a little kindness goes a long way" has never been more true. Let's drown out the negative news with stories of compassion connection and human decency. In honour of #WorldKindnessDay, whether you were a witness or active participant, we want to hear all about those acts of kindness that make the world a little brighter. ... Comment below!

#DidYouKnow? Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with several health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels that make up metabolic syndrome. (Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. Mayo Clinic) In our seminar, Stop Sitting: Standing up to a Sedentary Life, we will discuss strategies to decrease the hours you spend sitting both at work and... in your off-work hours. Learn our tips to lift your mood, boost productivity, help manage your weight, and improve your overall health. Book for your team today @ www.wellstr.com/contact

#RememberanceDay Join us in a moment of silence as we honour all those who lost their lives to allow us to live in peace. Lest we forget.

This #ThankfulThursday we are feeling thankful for technology and the ability to continue our mission of wellness in the face of these challenges. Our hearts are with all of the gyms and local businesses that have had to close their doors to #StopTheSpread How has your business changed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic?