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Nutrition 101
4 MIN READ | March 14, 2016
7 Ways to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right for National Nutrition MonthMarch is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! Eating right is not just about eating healthy foods, but also truly enjoying them and the people you’re sh...
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...
Healthcare
3 MIN READ | January 13, 2016
Preparing for New Nutritional Guidelines2016 promises to be a momentous year in healthcare.Starting this year, health plans and self-insured employers will be required to provide additional preventive services to employees and plan members...
News
2 MIN READ | February 8, 2016
An appetite for improving wellness ROIMeasuring the ROI of a worksite wellness program is incredibly difficult. But with more and.....
Nutrition 101
6 MIN READ | February 11, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Why You Should Run From Trans FatIf you were around in the 80s and 90s during the low-fat and processed food crazes, chances are you’ve been exposed to some unnatural, not-so-healthy industrial fats. These fats that continue to linge...
Nutrition 101
5 MIN READ | February 4, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Meet Mono- and Poly-Unsaturated FatsThis week, in honor of American Heart Month, we’re continuing with our exploration of fats. Knowing which fats are healthy choices can easily become overwhelming. Like saturated fats, mono- and poly-u...
White Paper
2 MIN READ | February 20, 2016
White Paper: New Opportunity for Insurers and Employers to Reduce Chronic DiseaseRising healthcare costs have inspired new ideas to provide more quality healthcare, manage patients in poor.....
Winter
4 MIN READ | December 23, 2015
Warm and Hearty Soups for WinterCold weather got you down? We’ve got the cure: a piping hot bowl of soup. We’ve put together a list of some of our...
News
4 MIN READ | December 3, 2015
Zipongo Expands Repertoire of Nutritional Offerings with Access to YummlyZipongo, the digital health company that makes it simple to eat well, today announced it.....
Jobs at Zipongo
5 MIN READ | January 26, 2016
Meet Jessica Otero, Office Manager and Executive AssistantAs Zipongo's Office Manager and Executive Assistant, Jessica supports the entire Zipongo team in a wide variety of efforts, including leading internal wellness initiatives, organizing company events,...
Jobs at Zipongo
4 MIN READ | November 19, 2015
Meet Ashley Hayes, Senior Manager of Engagement and Strategy"I joined Zipongo because I have a deep passion for both the food and health industry, and love to see the integration of both into one convenient app to help people live healthier, more fulfilling li...
Weight Loss
5 MIN READ | January 19, 2016
10 Tasty Post-Workout Snack IdeasYou probably already know that the macronutrients you eat before and after you workout can affect your energy levels, performance and the outcome of your efforts. You probably also already know how ov...
Healthcare
2 MIN READ | January 20, 2016
Webinar: Are You Prepared for New ACA Requirements?Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has fundamentally changed the way in.....
6 MIN READ | March 1, 2016
Savor the Flavor of Eating Right: National Nutrition Month Is Here!March is National Nutrition Month! This year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” There are lots of ways for us to enjoy and improve the flavors...
Nutrition 101
7 MIN READ | January 28, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Saturated Fats and Their Role in Overall HealthIn the spirit of upcoming American Heart Month in February, we’re doing a series on heart-healthy fats, focusing on which ones you should include in your diet and which ones you should avoid altogethe...
News
2 MIN READ | February 21, 2016
Wellness App Aims to Improve Workplace WellnessHow is Zipongo able to improve the health outcomes of thousands of users? Check out the.....
5 MIN READ | December 28, 2015
Set Yourself Up for a Healthy 2016If you have a cynical attitude toward health-related New Year's resolutions, you’re not alone. For many of us, they can bring up feelings of failed attempts and negative self-talk. There’s an explanat...
Zipongo Products and Service
4 MIN READ | January 8, 2016
End of Year Zipongo Product UpdateIn the midst of enjoying big holiday meals with friends and family, we’ve been busy at work on a number of new features and functionality just in time for the new year. We also had the privilege of la...
News
2 MIN READ | February 19, 2016
How self-insured employers can meet ACA nutritional counseling requirement2016 marked a turning point in how the federal government approaches nutrition. Starting on January.....
Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | February 1, 2016
American Heart Month: It's Time to Thank Your HeartWhile your heart is the powerhouse of the circulatory system, its impact is felt from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Over 60,0000 miles of capillaries, arteries and veins link the hear...
Jobs at Zipongo
4 MIN READ | February 10, 2016
Meet Jesse Brack, Product Designer at ZipongoAs a Product Designer here at Zipongo, Jesse focuses on applying design thinking and creating beautiful solutions towards the whole product experience. Before Zipongo, he worked at a couple of video g...
Healthy Habits
9 MIN READ | October 7, 2015
The Future of Food Innovation: Bon AppétechGlobal food production must increase 70% by 2050 to meet the needs of our growing planet. If this sounds a bit concerning, it’s because it should. We’ve got a long way to go if we’re going to feed our...
Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | June 25, 2015
3 Tips to Eat Healthier While TravelingEnjoying good food in a new place is one of the best parts about traveling. However, if your travels are more for business than for pleasure, you may find that going on the road can make it tricky to...
Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | October 21, 2015
Green Your Diet on Food DayThis Saturday marks the fifth annual Food Day, a movement to celebrate good food. Traditionally, Food Day centers on a theme that is of critical importance to sustainable food systems. This year does...