Invite good health to your next tailgate party

Revolutionary Health & Wellness, PLLC founder Dr. Neema Hooker recently published an oped in The Patch Charlotte sharing tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during tailgating parties and other sporting events.

"Tailgating season is here. These gatherings are great opportunities for families and friends to connect over football and delicious food, but they can also be challenging for those living with chronic health conditions like Type-2 diabetes and hypertension. As a primary care physician, I frequently see the impact poor food choices have on our overall health. I also see how dietary restrictions can leave people feeling ostracized in their social circles. In fact, lack of support from loved ones is one of the biggest challenges many of my patients have faced in adapting to a healthier lifestyle," writes Dr. Hooker.

"Far too often, we view eating healthier foods as a punishment where we must give up things we enjoy. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of skipping tailgating this year, adopt several simple changes to make these events healthier and fun."

Read the entire oped here.