Saturday, August 28, 2010

Learning to read Nutrition Labels

Now that labels are on the foods we buy, the next question is how do you read them? The labels on our foods are filled with information about serving size, calories, fat, carbs, and many other things that sometimes have you scratching your head. It is important to understand the labels to make healthier decisions for you and your family...Read more from MSN.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Perseverance by Denis Waitley

Denis Waitley has successfully coached an mentored people in many areas such as Apollo Astronauts, Olympic Athletes, Fortune 500 Corporations and more. We are fortunate to hear him as one of the keynote speakers this year at the USANA Convention. Here is a valuable lesson he once taught about perseverance.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

In the beginning

Thousands have traveled from around the World to be in Salt Lake City for the 2010 USANA International Convention. Looking back it all began with the vision of Dr. Myron Wentz to improve the health of people throughout the World. Watch this short video to see how it all began.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

USANA Convention travel day.

Sonia and I are driving to Salt Lake City. Excited to be attending the USANA International Convention. There will be great speeches from the leaders in USANA and management, new products and more. Last week we learned that USANA Health Sciences acquired Baby Care LTD in China.
The presence of USANA will expand at a very large scale by entering China. A question was asked by Motley Fool.com recently if the management is up to the task... Read what was said.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Vitamin D May Treat or Prevent Allergy to Common Mold

It seems that there is daily news about Vitamin D. The latest comes from a study at LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans. Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics and colleagues at the University, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat or prevent allergy to a common mold that can complicate asthma and frequently affects patients with Cystic Fibrosis... Read more at Science Daily.





Monday, August 23, 2010

Middle age Women can cycle and walk to weight loss.

Women will not want to hear this but on average Women gain 21 pounds as they reach middle age. There is a way to reverse this for yourself that can help you feel like a kid again, it is riding a bike. There are some additional ways also including brisk walking, swimming, and hiking. A recent study from the Nurses Health Study II shows that as little as 5 minutes a day can help you keep your girlish figure... read more from Time.com



A related article says if you build it they will use it. If cities and communities want healthier citizens, then there needs to be an increase in the building of cross walks, side walks, and bike paths. .. Science Daily.com


A second related story two people biking 1100 miles to USANA Convention...What's up, USANA?