Planking
I’m sure that many of you have heard about planking. If it’s all over my Facebook page and twitter account, it’s probably all over yours as well. When I first noticed that people were tweeting about it I had no idea what they were talking…
Supplement Savvy
Walking through the dietary supplement aisle can be confusing and overwhelming. Supermarket, convenience store, and health food store shelves are stocked with different kinds of dietary supplements that promise to build muscle, help you lose weight, improve concentration, protect against chronic disease, or even improve…
Fighting Back Against “Perfect” Models
It would be almost impossible to find an advertisement or photo in a magazine that includes an image of a model or celebrity who hasn’t been Photoshopped. The media and advertising agencies will change everything from skin and hair color to the size of a models waist and…
Trust Issues
Do you have any trust issues related to your family, friends, or a significant other? If you answered yes, it’s okay. Trust doesn’t just happen – it must be earned. However, even when it exists, it can sometimes be broken. Just remember it’s not the…
Control the Media – Don’t Let It Control You
Do you ever feel like you’re powerless over the negative messages that companies have on their ads or commercials? Well, you’re not alone. Within the past month, two big companies have actually pulled commercials due to customer complaints about the messages they’re sending. The first…
MyPyramid Is Out and ChooseMyPlate Is In!
Have you seen the new USDA food guide? The new food guide (and its website choosemyplate.gov) were just released this month. This change is one of many that the USDA has made to the food guide over the years. The first USDA Food Guide was created…
CPR Certification
I’m very excited to share an amazing experience with all of you. I’m now officially CPR certified. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is given to an individual who is unconscious and not breathing. Performing CPR can help keep a persons blood flowing from their heart to their…
Why Greek Yogurt?
Greek yogurt has been popping up at grocery stores around the US. You may have noticed that more and more yogurt brands are coming out with their own version. So, what’s the story behind the Greek yogurt trend?
Does Sunblock Really Block the Sun?
You might be surprised to hear that this year will be the last year you’ll be able to buy a product that calls itself a waterproof sunblock. This is because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just passed new policies about how sunscreen products must be…
Menu Labeling: Good or Bad?
Do you ever feel like it’s hard to choose what to order off the menu? Well, it might start to get a little more complicated. More and more states in the US are passing laws that require restaurant chains to post the number of calories…