BLU Featured in Ocean Reef Press

Ocean Reef Press recently featured BLU by ThriveWell™ Co-founder, CEO and Cardiologist, Dr. Gordon Chen, and Co-founder and Chief Health & Wellness Officer, Dr. Jessica Chen, highlighting the growing health concern of visceral fat, the dangerous fat that hides deep within the abdomen and surrounds vital organs.

In the complimentary lecture titled “Visceral Fat: The Dangerous Fat You Can’t See & How to Get Rid of It,” The Chen’s explained how this fat fuels inflammation and increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and metabolic disease, even in people who appear fit.

Dr. Gordon Chen emphasized that while regular scales and waist measurements can’t detect visceral fat, our Lunar iDXA™ scan offers precise insights into body composition, lean muscle mass, and visceral fat. BLU by ThriveWell™ encourages members to use these scans to identify hidden risks and track progress as they make healthy lifestyle changes.

According to Dr. Jessica Chen, nutrition is the most powerful tool for reducing visceral fat. A plant-forward diet rich in whole foods, fiber, and polyphenols —nutrients found only in plants —can dramatically lower inflammation and fat storage. The article highlighted Dr. Jessica Chen’s homemade granola as a simple yet delicious example, packed with fiber, polyphenols, and healthy fats.

The feature concluded with an invitation for Ocean Reef members to attend the upcoming lecture at their Fitness Center on Friday, November 7, at 3:00 p.m., where Drs. Gordon and Jessica Chen will discuss how to measure, monitor, and reduce visceral fat to improve heart health and extend longevity.