Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Training Part of the education mission of the Sears family is to train and certify instructors through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. By equipping others to become Dr. Sears Certified Health Coaches, we have the opportunity to touch more lives on a greater scale then ever before. Training & Certifying Instructors […]
Partnering with Organizations
The interactive, customizable format of Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. workshops is a perfect solution for organizations, schools, corporations, etc. who are looking for clinically proven health education programs to improve the lives of employees, students and members. Partnering with Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. relieves the hassle and time involved with writing and developing programs and/or finding qualified […]
Juice Plus+
“Juice Plus+ is the only daily supplement I take.” – Dr. Bill Sears You can order Juice Plus+ products here, and learn about how your child may qualify to receive Juice Plus+ for free by participating in the Juice Plus+ Healthy Starts program. Do I feel passionate about this product? Yes! Here’s why. Each morning […]
Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids
The ABCs of Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids From A to Z, we have 26 (and then some) ways to help teach nutrition to your kids. And who knows, you may learn a few things yourself along the way! Take a look at the ABC’s of teaching nutrition to your child on topics ranging from […]
Choosing and Preparing Healthy Cereal
How to Pick Healthy Cereal Take a stroll down the cereal lane in any supermarket and you’ll be overwhelmed by the overdose of fruity and colorful boxes. The variety, the catchy names, and the fabulous box designs are a tribute to the creativity of American advertising firms. But when choosing and preparing healthy cereal for your family, […]
Nutrients in Eggs
Nutrients in Eggs Eggs are an excellent nutrient-dense food that packs six grams of protein, a bit of vitamin B-12, vitamin E, riboflavin, folic acid, calcium, zinc, iron, and essential fatty acids into a mere 75 calories. Second to the lactalbumin protein in human milk, eggs have the highest quality protein of any food. In […]
Flax Seeds and Flax Oil
The Rich Nutrients in Flax Seeds and Flax Oil Flax seeds and flax oil are being rediscovered as true health foods. They definitely merit being included on any top-ten list of foods that are good for you. Flax is not a new food. It is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the […]
Nutrients in Food Colors
Nutrients in Food Colors Activities for Kids Color it nutritious! Teach your children that a colorful plate means lots of “grow foods” (See Tips for Grocery Shopping With Your Child). What a beautiful array of colorful fruits and vegetables! You can use this eyeful of color to your advantage by teaching your child to choose naturally […]
Problems With The Food Guide Pyramid
History of the Food Guide Pyramid In 1992 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the popular concept of four food groups with the Food Guide Pyramid. The new pyramid gave greater prominence to plant foods, stressing that grains, fruits, and vegetables are the basis of a healthy diet. Meat and dairy products were placed […]
Food Guide Wheel
What is In the Food Guide Wheel? Comparing the proportions of the different spokes of the wheel, you will see immediately the relative importance of the various foods that make up a healthy diet for an average adult or child. For an adult, these Food Guide Wheel proportions are based on a 2,400-calorie diet. Whole […]
Importance of Grow Foods for Children
Children have a natural passion and fascination with growing. They love to notice plants in a home garden grow, or how big the new family pet is growing. And of course they love to see how they themselves grow throughout the months and years. One of my favorite strategies to encourage healthy eating leans into […]
Top Health Foods
The 26 Top Health Foods While most natural foods are good for you, some are better for you than others. Besides being a good source of general nutrition, the following top health foods are also good medicine. As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Health Food Nutrients it Contains Health […]