Monj is a digital food and nutrition platform with a social mission to reverse chronic disease caused by obesity and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We are on a unique path to disrupt the marketplace by: (1) creating innovative lifestyle change products with wellness partners (2) license content to companies delivering the CDC’s diabetes prevention program and other programs addressing chronic conditions Obesity-related healthcare costs have doubled in the last 10 years with 70% of Americans overweight or obese. Poor food and nutrition is the single largest contributor to this epidemic (NIH 2015.) Employers and healthcare providers are looking for a solution to stem the trend of increased costs. By using technology to engage people in a new way of thinking and learning about food—one that is inspiring, flavorful, and personal—we believe that large populations can be cost-effectively guided towards sustained, lifelong changes in behavior. We’ve developed 5 strategies aimed at helping people, families, and teams improve their health through food by: (1) expanding beyond healthy cooking (2) recognizing the foundational importance of social connection (3) shifting the focus from health to well-being (4) incorporating the power of mindfulness (5) building a holistic view on behavior change. As a foundation for these strategies, we’ve developed a proprietary, science- and culinary school-based curriculum to deliver chef-inspired cooking lessons, how-to videos, cooking essentials and tips to power-up everyday meals. Our approach focuses on flavor, abundance, joy, and connection that surrounds the act of preparing and sharing good food. We inspire people to make simple food and lifestyle changes, build new habits and create healthy behaviors in and outside of the home that can last a lifetime.
