Ep. 23 - Melissa FitzGerald. Programs to Positively Impact Children's Health, Gratitude

On this episode we are grateful to have Melissa FitzGerald. In episodes up until now, we've focused mostly on Food. But while food has a major impact on health and longevity, with Melissa's insights, we'll discuss how mindfulness and well being also impact our health and longevity. Melissa is a former D1 college athlete who was fascinated with sports psychology, leading to a Masters in Education and Sports Sciences. After 20 years of coaching varsity athletes, Melissa became a certified Yoga instructor and teaches at Solon High School and Ashland University. She also founded MY Ed. LLC.  #eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #health #foodismedicine #gratitude #mindfuleating #meditation #yoga #breathwork Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for this week's recipe, interviews, books, research, videos. Look for information on Melissa at https://www.mindfulnessyogaed.com/ This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC. Sante translated is - Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional. Segment Notes: Breakfast 1:45 Morning Routine 2:12 Life's Journey So Far 4:30 UH Diabetes Retreat: Lifestyle Marathon 8:35 Programs Positively Impacting Children's Health 9:40 COVIDs Lasting Impact 19:05 Starting a Program in a High School 21:12 Wholistic Health 24:25 Success Stories 29:15 Health and Life Altering Actions 32:35 Cooking at Home 37:45 Recipe: Taco Salad 41:10