We’re nearing the end of 2022 and I’m inspired. It’s been a year to remember, one with obstacles and change, but also opportunity. For me, it’s an exciting time because I believe that despite the challenges we’re facing in the world, we’ve begun to understand why we need to act in order to secure a healthy future.
Approximately 800 million people in the world faced hunger in 2021. That’s a lot. Food security, and the elimination of food insecurity, should continue to be a top priority. Our world population continues to grow, and the environment is becoming increasingly volatile, which means even more people may struggle to find healthy food in the future.
Lifelong learning, learning about people and the world around me, has always been an important part of my growth. The discoveries I’ve made throughout my life of learning and curiosity have kept me young in spirit, and in mind.
In 1934, my father developed what is believed to be the first plant-based multivitamin-multimineral in North America, earning him the moniker “Vita-Man.” Today, the Nutrilite brand is a global leader in wellness solutions. While there have been plenty of twists and turns through the decades, one constant has remained: A commitment to transparency.
As I sit in my office, my mind drifts to my father. You may be surprised to learn that he was one of the nearly 500 million people — about one in three — caught in the crosshairs of the 1918 flu pandemic. Like many young healthy adults, he landed in the hospital, where this deadly flu almost cost him his life.
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