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Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | June 9, 2016
Fish For Our FutureIf you’re passionate about sustainable food systems, you may want to pay attention to the.....

News
2 MIN READ | August 23, 2016
Zipongo at the HR Technology Conference & ExpositionThe HR Technology Conference & Exposition is the leading event focused on cutting edge technology for.....

Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | August 3, 2016
Top 5 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers’ MarketIf you’re looking for ripe, delicious and sustainable groceries, your local farmers’ market is the.....

Nutrition & Health
4 MIN READ | June 21, 2016
How to Stay Healthy While TravelingPrime travel season is upon us. Rest assured, it’s possible to stay healthy while you’re.....

4 MIN READ | July 13, 2016
How to Build a Healthy Summer PlateAre barbecues, summer picnics and beach days popping up all over your calendar? During the.....

Uncategorized
5 MIN READ | May 12, 2016
5 Ways to Eat More FiberFiber can help you lose weight, stay full between meals, lower your cholesterol, and prevent.....

5 MIN READ | May 10, 2016
How to Liven Up Your SaladGone are the days where a salad consisted of sad iceberg lettuce, a few tomato wedges, and stale croutons. Salads have a much more creative and tasty side to them. In honor of the crisp, light and fla...

Nutrition 101
5 MIN READ | July 18, 2016
4 Nutrient Combinations You Should EatMother nature designed foods so they have the perfect package of nutrients. Some nutrients work.....

News
2 MIN READ | May 10, 2016
Plans can use tech to meet new ACA counseling requirementsDespite food tracking and diet books, walking programs and gym memberships, incentives and biometric screenings,.....

News
2 MIN READ | August 23, 2016
Zipongo at NBGH Fall ConferenceThe National Business Group on Health (NBGH) Fall Conference brings together Fortune 500 HR and Benefits.....

News
2 MIN READ | March 21, 2016
11 Benefits Strategies from Google, IBM, SpaceX & More – Conf Board RecapZipongo’s CEO and Founder, Jason Langheier, MD, MPH, presented at the 2016 Conference Boards in.....

Jobs at Zipongo
4 MIN READ | April 7, 2016
Diabetes: A Call to Action for World Health Day 2016More than likely, you know someone who has diabetes or is at risk for diabetes. Nearly 30 million Americans have this chronic disease. Another 86 million Americans are prediabetic, which means they ar...

Jobs at Zipongo
4 MIN READ | March 10, 2016
Meet Laura Dotson, Senior Program ManagerLaura Dotson, who joins Zipongo as a Senior Program Manager, is a public health nutritionist and certified wellness coach. Laura is a whole foods connoisseur, well-being advocate and fitness fanatic...

Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | March 16, 2016
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Join a CSAIf you love to cook and can’t get enough fresh produce, a CSA membership might be the perfect way to get fruits and veggies into your kitchen every week. And with spring around the corner, CSA season...

News
2 MIN READ | April 28, 2016
Food & Nutrition App Review: Zipongo (5 out of 5 Stars)Zipongo received a rare 5 out of 5 star review from Food & Nutrition. Read the.....

5 MIN READ | April 14, 2016
How to Quit Caffeine in 5 StepsAn average American drinks almost 2 cups of coffee per day, which makes caffeine the most widely used stimulant in the US. Over time, your body can develop tolerance to caffeine and you need to drink...

Fruits
5 MIN READ | April 26, 2016
How Joining a CSA Can Help You Eat HealthierIf you love to cook and can’t get enough fresh produce, a community supported agriculture.....

Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | April 29, 2016
All About the New "Dirty Dozen" ListEvery year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzes data about fruits and veggies to create the Dirty Dozen™ and Clean Fifteen™ lists. These lists rank fruits and veggies based on how much -- o...

Nutrition 101
8 MIN READ | April 1, 2016
Soak Your Beans (And Other Things You Should Know About Pulses)With over 13,000 different species, legumes are one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Their satisfying, earthy and sometimes sweet flavor add color, texture and nutrients to your plate. Wi...

4 MIN READ | April 19, 2016
How to Eat for Seasonal Allergy ReliefBirds chirping, flowers blooming, warm air and the smell of fresh cut grass -- is this what your image of spring sounds like? Or, is it more like itchy watery eyes, runny nose, and a scratchy throat?...

Nutrition 101
5 MIN READ | April 28, 2016
5 Nutrients You Should Know AboutEating enough vitamins and minerals is crucial for your body to function and thrive. Among many things, vitamins and minerals support your metabolism, boost your immunity and act as antioxidants. In t...

News
2 MIN READ | April 7, 2016
Food for ThoughtIn the latest issue of The Actuary, Zipongo’s Chief Actuary, Dale Rayman, explains how the growing.....

News
2 MIN READ | March 29, 2016
Making Strides: Fitness versus Food TechIn a recent blog post for The Vitality Institute, authors Sarah Kunkle and Gillian Christie explore.....

Resources
3 MIN READ | March 22, 2016
Webinar: The State of Nutrition in the USObesity rates in the US just surpassed 38% — up from 35% in 2012. Despite.....