29Oct 2015 by owner
How STRESS can Spike or Kill your APPETITE

How STRESS can Spike or Kill your APPETITE

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Stress impacts our bodies in numerous ways, from tension headaches to trouble sleeping. It also affects our APPETITE!  On some nights before a big test or work presentation, we can go through a bag of Cheetos or a pint of Ben & Jerry's in no time. But in other nerve-wracking situations, we lose our appetite completely. What gives? Turns out there are both psychological and physiological factors at play. Why Can’t I Stop Eating? While today’s world isn’t full of threats that provoke a fight or flight response, we still face plenty of stressors.  In fact, 75 percent of Americans experience regular stress, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. The same survey found that one in three Americans turns to food when stressed (nope, you're not the…
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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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24Mar 2015 by owner
FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

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Looking for a FAST + DELICIOUS but still HEALTHY meal you can throw together, then throw on the stove for a few minutes, and have it come off looking like you're the next star on the Food Network... Here's one you can whip up in a jiffy to impress your friends, boyfriend...or just YOURSELF!  Feel free to substitute other varieties of meats and veggies in this dish.  After you get the hang of it you'll be stir frying like a rockstar! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound steak, sliced into thin, 2- to 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 3 cups broccoli, florets and stalks, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces PREP NOTES: Peel the stalks of the broccoli using a vegetable…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
3 Easy Ways to BEAT the BLOAT!

3 Easy Ways to BEAT the BLOAT!

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It's 2pm...you're sitting in an important team meeting for the rest of the afternoon...suddenly your stomach starts to gurgle and your pants are feeling tight around the waistline... OH NO!  SOMETHING you ate for lunch just caught up with you in the worst way!  Feeling bloated and gassy is an unpleasant experience that can be prevented in a number of simple ways. Beat the bloat and stop that horrible feeling of gassiness with these simple steps. Examine Which Foods Might Contribute While it might seem that feeling bloated happens at random times, it’s important to try and look for patterns. Often difficulty digesting certain food types can contribute to a feeling of being bloated by increasing gas production in the intestines. Dairy is the classic and common example that many people are still not aware of.…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

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For most of us, in our busy days we have countless important things to remember and endless "to-do" lists that just seem to keep growing...  But we still want to make sure we keep our nutrition on point to promote a health heart, mind, body and skeletal system, as well as boost the immune system to fight against the effects of stress. To simplify your life, here are 5 core daily nutrition needs found in a multitude of sources that should be incorporated into your daily intake.  (At least this is a short "to-do" list!) Fiber:  Integral to digestion, fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Fiber can also lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Add foods like raspberries, steel-cut oatmeal, lentils and cooked artichokes…
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