Many people indulge in that favorite summer treat of having a cone of ice cream on a hot summer day. For others it may be enjoying your favorite flavor as you watch your Penn State Nittany Lions play a football game. If you were at a Penn State game, the only logical place to go would be the Penn State Creamery for your indulgence. I thought it would be interesting to see what the nutritional facts are about some of the various flavors that they provide. Some people are simple and enjoy just a plain scoop of vanilla ice cream on an ice cream cone. If you would consume 1/2 a cup of their … [Read more...] about Penn State Creamery Ice cream: Delicious or Devilish
Fall = Football and Football Parties
It is that time of year when the temperature seems to get a little cooler at night and the leaves on the trees start to change. That brisk fall air is upon us and for many individuals that means the start of an all-consuming football season. It doesn't matter if it's midget football, mites football, junior high football, high school, collegiate, or professional, many people will be participating in the football season in one way or another. If your a mother that means your driving your child to practice and games, if your a father you might be a coach or a wannabe coach of the sidelines. Many … [Read more...] about Fall = Football and Football Parties
Want the Body of your Favorite Celebrity?
If you are like most people, you have your favorite celebrity whose body you would absolutely kill for. Many people will say that in order to achieve that body they all have some surgical enhancement done. Even if some celebrities do go under the knife, you still have to eat right and work out otherwise the results are temporary. I have decided to include some trade secrets from a few celebrities below. Celeb trainer Michael George says this is how he gets Witherspoon's core, legs, and butt toned: Start in a down lunge position and bring your arms in front of your face in pyramid position … [Read more...] about Want the Body of your Favorite Celebrity?
Paleo Diet: New Industry Idea or Should it be left in the Stoneage?
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?
Running: Should you or Shouldn’t you?
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?
Obesity: Our Children’s problem
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
Health Care Reform: What are you doing about it?
The term "Health Care Reform" strikes fear into all sides of the political world. Every person has an opinion on what should be done with our health care system, yet as the years continue nothing is done about it. The problem is that we as a society continually spend more than we take in on a variety of things which has put this nation in an economic downturn that desperately needs help. It is the age old adage that you simply cannot spend more than you make. There was an interesting article in Fortune Magazine this month, in which there is an interview by Geoff Colvin who interviewed Dr. … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform: What are you doing about it?
WALK around the WORLD
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