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Inside this iSSue:

• Golden Beets Benefits + Recipe
• Nutritious Root Vegetables
• The Flexitarian Lifestyle

• Build Healthier Habits
• And more!

Busting Myths:

YOU NEED TO WALK 10,000 STEPS A DAY TO STAY HEALTHY
Most activity trackers set 10,000 steps as However, studies have shown that taking If 10,000 steps a day encourages you to get
their default for daily step goals. However, about 7,500 steps a day can significantly up and move, that’s great, but there is no need
this daily target was rooted in little scientific improve health. So lower that goal if 10,000 to stress over meeting that number each day.
data when it was introduced in 1965. In steps sound challenging because even a slight Source:
fact, it was an arbitrary number created by a increase in your steps and overall activity can
company to help market its pedometer. improve your health. The CDC recommends https://www.verywellfit.com/how-many-steps-
getting 150 minutes of physical activity per-day-are-enough-3432827
Somewhere along the way, this 10,000
step-goal became the standard for fitness- each week, which can be broken down into https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10000-
tracking companies and exercise enthusiasts. increments that work best for you. steps-a-day-or-fewer-2019071117305

All of us at Brock & Company, Inc. are dedicated to providing a healthy and enjoyable dining
experience. We’re here to answer questions and receive your comments or suggestions.
Email Us: eathealthy@brockco.com @BrockEatHealthy @BrockEatHealthy

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