As we head into a new year and decade, it’s that time of year again when food and nutrition trends are making headlines. Predictions are coming from all types of media including me. For over 10 years, my business has …
Fitness and health are crucial to a more energetic and less stressful holiday season. You can never “out exercise” an unhealthy diet. And many people put their exercise routines on hold from the end of November to the beginning of …
Collagen continues to be the star ingredient for 2018. From the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim in March to the IFT18 in Chicago in July, collagen is a popular bioactive across all categories including bone health, joint health …
Last month, I was trendspotting in Chicago at IFT18. Chicago is such a beautiful city in the summer. IFT’s Annual Event & Food Expo has over 1200 exhibitors, 23,000 attendees and 100 sessions bringing together food professionals from around the …
Have you heard of nootropics? This is one of the most unique subjects in my What the Heck Is series. Nootropics (Greek translation: ‘towards the mind’) is an umbrella term for, simply, any natural or synthetic compound that directly or …
I was thrilled to be Trendspotting at the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, California from March 8 to 11. With over 3,000 exhibitors and 82,000 attendees, there were thousands of new products, innovations and trends to observe in …
Trendspotting at the Natural Products Expo West Show Read more »
Thank you so much for all of the positive feedback regarding part one of my holiday fitness routine. Now it’s time for staying fit and energized over the holiday season part two! Travelling: Pack it or Take it Outside When …
Staying Fit and Energized over the Holiday Season Part Two Read more »
Many people put their exercise routines on hold from the end of November to the beginning of January as they indulge in festive celebrations. However, with the inevitable extra food and added holiday stress, exercise is the best way to …
Staying Fit and Energized over the Holiday Season Read more »
Each year it seems the holiday season starts earlier than the previous year. Can you believe I have two Christmas parties this weekend – one work related and a friend’s open house. So many people put their exercise routine on …