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The Paleo diet has become one of the new schools of thought when it comes to nutrition. The thought process is that if we eat like our ancestors did 10,000 plus years ago, that we will be healthier, lose weight and prevent disease. The basics to this program are pretty simple, "If cavemen didn't eat it then you shouldn't either" says Academy Spokesperson, Jim White, RD, ACSM/HFS. This by definition would be things that were hunted and gathered such as meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, veggies, fruits, berries and roots. On the list of do not eat is legumes, grains, dairy, salt, and sugar. … [Read more...] about Paleo Diet: New Industry Idea or Should it be left in the Stoneage?

As the fall weather starts to cool down our summer many people are now looking for more outdoor activities to do outside, like running. The age old adage is should I or shouldn't I run? There are arguments for both sides, such as you should run because it helps your cardiovascular conditioning and is very effective at burning calories. The downside is the harsh impact on your joints may have you ailing from more aches and pains. This article written by Dorene Internicola helps sort through the Do's and Don'ts of running. Are modern men and women born to run, or must our 21st century bodies be … [Read more...] about Running: Should you or Shouldn’t you?

As our nation's obesity numbers continue to rise among adults, they are not the only ones suffering. Our children are suffering from astronomical obesity numbers as well as a substantial increase in juvenile diabetes. The school system has decided to reduce the amount of physical activity by decreasing the amount of gym classes available in a week due to time constraints. The problem is that our IQ scores are not increasing and actually since the decline of physical activity their is a direct correlation in how IQ and test scores have dropped. There are a number of studies that show how … [Read more...] about Obesity: Our Children’s problem

With the start of the 2012 Olympics today, we thought it would be a great idea to implement similar principles into our Corporate Wellness Initiative for WORLD electronics. This challenge is designed to incorporate teamwork, motivation, inspiration, and a healthier lifestyle all rolled into one challenge. This challenge will run for 6 weeks and is a team-based challenge. After the initial sign-up, team captains are assigned and then a draft is held to determine who will be on each team. The teams will have a country name just like the Olympics and each team will compete over the next 6 weeks … [Read more...] about WALK around the WORLD

This summer has been especially brutal due to the high humidity and even higher temperatures. Most  people are looking for a way to stay inside and work out, however there are some dedicated individuals that wish to train outside regardless of the conditions. This is a great article by Gina Kolata that deals with the proper way to acclimate yourself to the outside weather. YOU already know that if you exercise outside on hot and humid days, you should drink plenty of water. And you are probably well aware of the risk of heat stroke given the countless reports about the warning signs. But if … [Read more...] about To Beat the Heat, Learn to Sweat It Out

As more and more restaurants pop up across the United States, the obesity epidemic continues to rise. Most people consider the largest portion of food for the lowest cost the best answer to fill their hunger needs. The problem is that lack of activity and the high caloric meals ends up with costly consequences. This article by Kristen Stewart has some great information on portion control. At home and away, our meals have all become supersized. And so have we! Find out why how much you eat is just as important as what you eat in your diet for controlling weight. Over one-third of U.S. adults … [Read more...] about Portion Control: Does anyone really know how to eat?