Archives for August 13, 2023

Whole Foods Market co-founder, John Mackey, launches health and wellness company Love.Life

Love.Life, an integrated health and wellness company, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking virtual health optimization programs and plans for its first flagship location slated to open in the summer of 2024.  Love.Life provides a one-stop immersive health experience by combining nourishing food, evolved medical care, and cutting-edge wellness therapies.     

The company’s new optimization programs provide patient-centric medical care that is outcome-driven, personalized, and dedicated to addressing all aspects of an individual’s health. With licensed physicians practicing telehealth nationwide, Love.Life empowers individuals to proactively improve their health by focusing on the root causes of chronic diseases and offering comprehensive solutions.

“Love.Life aims to transform the lives of millions of people,” stated CEO and co-creator John Mackey. “The conventional medical system is fundamentally flawed, focusing on managing diseases and treating symptoms rather than prevention and finding the root cause. Studies show that 80% of chronic diseases can be prevented and reversed through diet and lifestyle changes, which are the focus of Love.Life’s philosophy and are rarely included in conventional treatment plans.”

Love.Life’s medically supervised virtual programs far exceed the limitations of standard bloodwork testing, acute care models and transactional doctor-patient relationships of the conventional healthcare system. Through comprehensive testing and health assessments, individuals work in partnership with doctors to establish their true baseline health. This detailed information forms the basis of a customized, actionable plan that addresses both health risks and opportunities. Love.Life’s virtual optimization programs offer a supportive environment, educational resources, and access to health and wellness coaching to facilitate the implementation, measurement, and sustainability of healthy habits.

“With grocery, we made natural and organic products mainstream, and Love.Life is going to play a similar role in the health and wellness industry. We’re ready to support and empower millions in optimizing their health potential, proving that genes are not destiny,” said Mackey.

“Health is highly personal, so it can be frustrating when you don’t feel heard by your doctor or you leave the appointment feeling confused about test results and treatment options,” said Dr. Brian Asbill, Chief Health Officer, Love.Life. “The physicians at Love.Life evaluate all aspects of health to create highly personalized plans with—not for—patients. Whether you are seeking preventative care for overall wellness, struggle with an existing condition or have not been able to pinpoint the root cause of a health issue, we want to offer a single source of clear, trusted, evidence-based care for patients.” 

Love.Life’s board-certified physicians practice “lifestyle medicine” as the foundation of care and are guided by the philosophies of integrative and functional medicine. An emerging evidence-based field, lifestyle medicine evaluates various aspects of an individual’s lifestyle, such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and social connection, to provide a holistic view of health. The goal is to help people lead long, healthy, and vibrant lives by improving both lifespan and health span.

Love.Life’s virtual health optimization programs are available to individuals across all 50 states and internationally, with three membership programs designed to support a range of health goals. The Healthy Lifestyle Program offers an entry-level option for individuals seeking to jump-start their well-being and proactively maintain their health. It includes an assessment phase of two 30-minute appointments with a physician with a recommended set of labs to assess the individual’s baseline cardiovascular and metabolic health as well as key nutrient and vitamin levels. Group health and wellness coaching, educational content and quarterly follow-up doctor appointments are also included.

The Longevity Program provides intensive, specialized care for specific health goals, including chronic disease reversal and proactive preventative care for optimization and wellness. Under this program, patients receive:

·       A more intensive assessment phase of 60-minute introductory doctor appointments, a detailed set of included labs, and tests to establish an individual’s baseline of health.

·       Monthly 1:1 health and wellness coaching with unlimited messaging and at least one physician appointment quarterly.

·       Access to practical tools and exclusive educational content and advanced specialized assessments such as biological age, microbiome, continuous glucose monitoring, and body composition.

For the most comprehensive health and wellness care and more testing with assessments ranging from epigenetics and microbiome to cardiovascular and cancer screenings, the company also offers the Concierge Program.

As part of its commitment to revolutionizing health care, Love.Life has also acquired Mastering Diabetes, an established online coaching and education platform known for permanently reversing insulin resistance using food as medicine. This strategic acquisition complements the company’s medically supervised care and enhances Love.Life’s ability to provide evidence-based guidance and coaching services to combat various health conditions. The company recently launched Mastering Weight Loss and will continue to add specialized private and group coaching programs under its Mastering Programs service in the future. Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, co-founders of Mastering Diabetes, are now members of Love.Life’s executive team and lead the development of the company’s coaching services.

In addition to its virtual offerings, Love.Life’s commitment to providing comprehensive care includes physical locations offering medical care, fitness and wellness therapies, and healthy food under one roof. It’s first flagship location, a 45,000-square foot space in El Segundo, California, will launch in 2024, offering a fully integrated health experience. Love.Life’s health-forward restaurant in Culver City is already open and will launch evidence-based meal prescription plans for specific health conditions once the adjacent medical and wellness components of the brand open. The company also operates Love Life Cafe in Miami love.life/restaurant/miami, which opened its new location in February 2023 with expanded seating, a bar, and new menu items. 

To learn more about Love.Life’s innovative medical programs or to book an appointment with a licensed physician, visit love.life/telehealth/healthprograms. For more information about Love.Life’s Mastering Programs, including Mastering Diabetes and Mastering Weight Loss, visit love.life/masteringprograms.

Credit: Love.Life.

Booker’s Soul Food Starters are a Summer Must-Try!

Nobody knows good soul food like Booker co-founder of Soul Food Starters – well, except some of our grandmas. But in today’s world, not everyone has the time to put love into a good homecooked meal. You know, the kind of comforting soul food that gets each member of the family excited to sit down for supper. That’s why husband-and-wife team Claude and Crystal Booker decided to transform their cherished family recipes into pantry-ready starter kits that make it easy to bring together the heart and soul of every family through food.

Coming together, Connecting, Comfort-the three C’s of Soul Food:

Laughter echoing through the house, delicious aromas circulating the air, male sports comments shouted at the tv, the pitter-patter of children’s feet running to sneak into the kitchen, clanging of pots and pans, and the ding of an oven were sounds most of us missed the last three years due to the pandemic. Soul Food brings people together. The power that food holds defies most adversities; however, some of its influence can be born because of adversities.

“With years of culinary training, a proud southern lineage, and a little Black girl magic, we were able to package what makes soul food so special. It’s not just about a luscious mac and cheese dish, perfectly seasoned collard greens or a bubbling peach cobbler that’s fresh out of the oven, but also about preserving Black culinary traditions and supporting Black women and families to celebrate one another. Our meals come together quickly – inspiring our customers do to more of what they love while still having time for family dinner,” said Claude Booker.

Booker’s Soul Food Starters are pre-portioned spice mixtures that take the guesswork out of how much salt, sugar and time to put into classic soul food sides: mac and cheese, collard greens, candied yams and peach cobbler filling. Customers can keep their favorite mixtures on hand and just shop for fresh

goods (collards, peaches, yams and cheese) when they’re ready for a memorable meal. Chef Booker, a classically trained chef in culinary arts, food service management and a Master of Science in managerial technology, grew up in rural South Carolina.

Today, he integrates his upbringing of preparing meals from his grandmother’s four-acre garden and neighbor’s livestock into his “country to the core” cooking philosophy. The Bookers have made it their mission to preserve Black culinary history and family time through their mealtime shortcuts. Through the Booker’s Soul Food Education Fund, every time a starter packet is purchased, it helps support education and programs for Black youth … because celebrating soul food is about the soul, heart and minds of past, present and future generations.

Find Booker’s Soul Food Starters at your favorite local grocers, including Winn Dixie, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Food Lion and more. The meal starters are also available online.

To learn more about Booker’s Soul Food Starters, visit the family-owned business at SoulFoodStarters.com.

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