New federal nutrition standards go into affect this year; schools must comply with the regulations in order to receive meal reimbursement from the government. Schools that had strict rules above and beyond the federal nutrition standards have even lower rates […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Have you heard of Headspace? Well jump aboard the train, my friend because this is a ride you need to take. It’s the “World’s First Gym Membership For The Mind” and seriously, we should all have it. Zig Ziglar says […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
View full article: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/224060?cam=Dev&ctp=Carousel&cdt=14&cdn=224060 In case you haven’t noticed, healthy eating and healthy living is “in” and with it comes this spice trend. More and more people are turning to spices to enhance their meals instead of sugar and salt. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bear Naked Signs On As An Official Sponsor of Warrior Dash. Fitness Expert Robert Sax Weighs In:
Bear Naked Talks About Being the Official Fuel of the Warrior Dash Games: Can you begin by telling us a little bit about Bear Naked? Bear Naked is an all-natural food company for the everyday adventurer, offering a full line […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To start, in order to lower your body fat percentage, you need to know what it is. There are “formulas” and places online where you can plug in your age, weight, height, etc and it will calculate it for you- […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This site is dedicated to providing a reliable straight shooting road map for men and women who desire a healthier lifestyle. The fact is that wherever you look there is always a new product telling you how to lose weight […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Everyone has heard at one time or another, “soda is bad for you” but the question is- why are they bad? If you’re like me, being reprimanded and told that “something is bad” isn’t necessarily going to stop me from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sometimes you just can’t get it right. “Too much sleep or too little sleep can be dangerous to your health” OK Goldilocks- how’s your porridge? The latest research says you need more than six hours of sleep a night, but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Huffington Post addresses foods that don’t seem “all that nutritional” but are actually worth eating: Mushrooms- at 20 calories per cup, mushrooms are a good “meat” replacement because of their flavor (think Lent when you want red meat but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, people who consume dietary supplements are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices compared to people who do not consume supplements. Over two-thirds of U.S. adults take dietary supplements- 69% of adults. When […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Portland, ME (the first Portland), and I currently live in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Aerobic and anaerobic- what’s the difference? Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen- your body relys on its natural chemicals to create the energy. Benefits of aerobic activity […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Local Schools Adopt Fitness and Nutrition Programs (Tribune) New state and federal regulations are changing the way schools are dealing with health and nutrition. Meal options will include items with more whole grains, less sodium and lass fat. School nurses […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…















