We started off the year with health in mind and spoke with Josh Stokes and Storm Craig, owners of Grown Together, a vegan meal prep company in Downtown El Paso. They shared their combined knowledge on some ways to get healthier in 2021. Most people see a new year as a new start according to Proactive Mindfulness, 40 to 45 percent of American adults make one or … [Read more...]
What’s Your 20?
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PDNHF) wants to know what your 20 is? The phrase essentially means, "What is your location?" or "Identify your position," but is a corrupted phrase from the original "10-20" used by United States law enforcement, according to Urban Dictionary. They are essentially asking, where are you at in life? Where are you at in terms of … [Read more...]
9 Ways DOWNTOWN Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your Health
1. Walk Everywhere – This one is obvious but is probably the single biggest impact to your health in downtown. The attraction of urban life is often the density of goods and services that are within walking distance. Once you park your vehicle or step off the bus, walking is how you will get around. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of … [Read more...]
Workshops to Improve Your Health at The Green Ingredient
The Green Ingredient restaurant is nestled on the ground floor of the Chase building at 201 E. Main Street. Owned by Ulises and Jacqueline Cordova, the restaurant focuses on natural, organic and of course, delicious food and has been hosting healthy eating workshops on Saturdays. These workshops delve deeper into methods for shaping your diet at home so it … [Read more...]