22Oct 2015 by owner
NIGHT OWL Exerciser? There are PERKS…

NIGHT OWL Exerciser? There are PERKS…

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By now most of us have recognized that there ARE real true "morning people"...and then there are those of us who will just NEVER be morning people no matter HOW HARD WE TRY!  And there actually IS a scientific / biological basis for this difference in people (that we don't need to get into here). If you're one of those people naturally blessed with major MORNING MOJO, then by all means, start your day out right!  But for those of us who look like we belong on the 'The Walking Dead' first thing in the morning, it's okay, there are PERKS to being an EXERCISE NIGHT OWL!   You don't have to FIGHT the CROWD. When it comes to die-hard exercisers, there are more morning larks than night owls. And while…
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01Aug 2015 by owner
BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

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To BUILD HIMSELF into the IDEAL BATMAN PHYSIQUE, Ben Affleck really had to focus on both his PHYSICAL TRAINING + DIET.   He needed to create an overall athletic physique, not just big muscles.  Filming for the role was also physically challenging, which meant Ben had to have excellent cardio endurance to make it thru all those strenuous stunt scenes and long days on set.  The training program he used was a high intensity, full body workout that got him ripped just in time for the start of the film shooting.  He did a lot of cardio training mixed in with his resistance training.  In terms of his weight training, he would alternate high reps and low reps with both compound and isolation workouts. He did tons of torso work and abs…
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07May 2015 by owner

NEW TV Show ‘Kid Kulinaire’ makes Healthy Foods FUN for Kids!

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VERTEX Foods is proud to announce our support of Kid Kulinaire + their mission to help make healthy eating FUN for kids! This past weekend the Kid Kulinaire team shot the pilot episode for their new TV series down in Orlando, FL, and as an official sponsor VERTEX Foods' products were used in one of the healthy Protein Power Wrap recipes prepared on the show, as well as to keep the Cast + Crew well fueled (and happy) while they worked. [caption id="attachment_933" align="alignright" width="185"] FUELED UP + ready to GO! Chef Brian with his PROTEIN 26 Atomic Chocolate shake + Protein Power Wrap (also made with PROTEIN 26).[/caption] We sent star + creator of the show, Chef Brian, our best selling PROTEIN 26 Shakes to sample in Atomic Chocolate + Butterfinger Booyah! flavors, along with…
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19Apr 2015 by owner
12 Beauty, Health + Anti-Aging Benefits of Cleansing

12 Beauty, Health + Anti-Aging Benefits of Cleansing

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So what's all this BUZZ about DETOXING + CLEANSING?  Is it REALLY that great?  Will it help me lose weight...make my skin glow...make me healthier?!?  Why am I doing this again... With SO much information available on the internet now, sometimes it can be difficult to not get lost while sifting through all the material on the various pros + cons of the latest health + fitness trends.  So we decided to simplify the topic of CLEANSING for you.  Below are your CLIFF NOTES on some of the MOST POSITIVE benefits from cleansing. 1. Boosts Your Energy Many detox program followers report feeling more energetic. This would make sense because while you’re detoxing you’re stopping the influx of the things that caused you to need a detox in the first place. It’s…
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20Mar 2015 by owner
DROP the DONUTS! 5 Healthy Snacking Options for Work

DROP the DONUTS! 5 Healthy Snacking Options for Work

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Don't do it - DROP the DONUT!  Step AWAY from the vending machine.  LEAVE the cinnamon rolls in the break room!!   While most of us know what we SHOULD eat...far too often we find ourselves not only faced with temptation, but vulnerable because quite frankly we are STARVING!!  It's like the saying goes, "Failing to PLAN is PLANNING to FAIL."  Research shows that eating every four hours helps to keep your metabolism charged and your energy level high.  Before you dig in your drawer for spare change and head to the vending machine, plan ahead and stash low-calorie, nutritious snacks in a cabinet, drawer, or your briefcase.  When it comes to PLANNING to eat healthy at the office, we've found the BEST thing to do is to KEEP IT SIMPLE,…
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