The Growing Health Industry

The Growing Health Industry

The time is right to start a business in the health and wellness industry. The media and the public are focusing increased attention on health and nutrition, telling the story of the importance of eating healthy with fruits and vegetables. Here are just a few examples:

• The Centers for Disease Control emphasizes how important fruits and vegetables are to overall body health
• The Mayo Clinic shares The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiologists guidelines for preventing obesity and heart disease, including emphasis on vegetables fruits and whole grains
• Forbes highlighted that Americans continue to underspend on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains based on a recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture
• Medical News Today emphasized the importance of a heart healthy diet for cardiovascular disease prevention, as heart disease leads to 17 million deaths per year
• The Wall Street Journal revealed a USDA study that suggests American's eating habits may be taking a more healthful turn; however, also highlighted that obesity and health risks still exist
• The USDA revamped the traditional food pyramid into an easy to understand plate graphic called MyPlate, showing that half of a person’s plate at every meal should consist of fruits and vegetables