Our work is so much broader than the balance sheet, and inevitably during the New Year season, we find ourselves discussing resolutions with families and industry colleagues – ours and theirs. These discussions are often speculative and rambling but usually yield excellent resources and best practices. We’ve started to compile these and thought we’d share! Below are some excellent resources to maximize your health and wellness which we think you might enjoy too. 2020 is already off to a great start – here’s to your health!
Intermittent Fasting:
Longevity Diet by Valter Longo
This book lays out a simple solution to living to a healthy old age through nutrition.
Plant-Based Diet:
The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven R Gundry MD
A renowned cardiologist reveals that gluten is just one variety of a common, and highly toxic, plant-based protein called lectin.
A documentary on Netflix about plant-based eating, protein and strength.
“After watching this film, I have a newfound appreciation of all things plant-based.” – Delegate Advisors Director of Portfolio Management Dunkin Allison
A documentary that explores the damage caused by sugary foods.
Meditation:
Waking Up with Sam Harris
A guide to understanding the mind, for the purpose of living a more balanced and fulfilling life.
“Waking Up helps me start the day in the best mind space and ready to conquer everything and anything.” – Delegate Director of Advisory Services Morgan Tarr
This app will teach you the potentially life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness in just a few minutes a day.
The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things by Larry Dossey
This book directs our attention to the simple sources of healing that have been available for centuries and often hidden in plain sight.
Air Filter:
This air purifier uses photoelectrochemical oxidation to destroy chemicals, microbes, allergens and other forms of air pollution.
Exercise:
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of cardio workout that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Provides a science-backed, personal trainer-led fitness class that produces results.
Grants access to high-energy workouts through streaming fitness classes to you live and on-demand.
“Peloton is a great, fun way to get a workout in – even on the busiest days.” – Delegate Chief Executive Officer Andy Hart
The Zero-Minute Workout episode from Freakonomics Radio
Discusses a pill that can mimic the effects of working out and whether or not we should take it.
Alkaline Water:
Allows you to reduce plastic waste and create alkaline antioxidant water whenever, wherever.
Living Water System – Vollara
Creates pH-balancing, healthy alkaline water for drinking and cooking, strong alkaline water for washing vegetables and acidic water for cleaning.