Artificial Sweeteners and our Children’s Health
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Published:01/26/2017 11:03pm
Recent articles have discussed the growing use of artificial sweeteners among children in the US. It seems, with the increased understanding of how harmful sugar is to our health, especially in youth, a trend towards artificial sweeteners has begun. But is it safe?Artificial sweeteners include an array of chemical concoctions including products like aspartame, acesulfame, neotame, saccharin, advantame, and sucralose, among others. The most common plant based option is stevia.What makes these artificial sweeteners so attractive, not surprisingly, is that they increase the sweetness of a food without the added carbs and calories. To many parents, this seems like an...
Getting Involved: Is This Your Year To Step Up?
Published:01/18/2017 10:55pm
Its a new year, which can mean new beginnings.Id like to raise your awareness of a place where you can contribute, something I dont hear talked about much.As entrepreneurs, we are all leaders . We have the opportunity to really change things, to make a difference in a positive and significant way .We spend a lot of time thinking about how we can be better leaders in our businesses . We spend time and energy on it. And thats very important.Now, I invite you to expand your awareness of how you can be a leader...
Be a Voice, Not an Echo: 7 Ways to Blaze Your Own Brand’s Trail
Published:01/09/2017 08:46pm
Your business is defined in the outside world by your brand. The voice of your brand is what helps set you apart.Your voice is about person to person communication. Nobody wants to be spoken to like theyre a dollar sign. Your prospects and customers want authentic communication.And that means speaking to them where they are, in a way they can relate to readily.For your business, start by doing the research. Listen to prospective customers. Draw from your experience of them and which communication and marketing campaigns worked best. Your own voice will come out of this work.It can be a bit...
Is saturated fat good for you?
Published:12/28/2016 12:08am
Likely by now youve heard the debate. Is fat, and in particular saturated fat, bad for you or not? In the 80s and 90s we made fat the villain and steered our entire country towards a low fat mentality, but in recent years perceptions have evolved. Studies have come out to contradict previous research that found fat harmful to cardiovascular health. Even more recently we found that some studies were in fact manipulated to spin sugar in a more positive light and lay the health blame squarely on fat. Just a few months ago NPR reported that the sugar industry paid...
Take the Leadership Quiz: 10 Ways to Know You’re a Good Leader
Published:12/26/2016 06:18pm
Youre a leader. We all are. We all have the opportunity to lead and contribute.Your ability to contribute, to have impact is affected by your leadership skills, in a big way. Your leadership can even be transformational for other people.Take the leadership quiz, and see where you stand in your journey as a leader. Give yourself a score from 1 to 5 in each area, where 1 opportunities for big growth and 5 youve achieved a really solid skill level.1. Clarity . You hold true to the vision of the impact you want to have, the positive contribution...
Ultimate Beginners Guide to Virtual Reality Storytelling
Published:12/18/2016 05:52am
What is VR? Virtual Reality is a magical alternate universe where all of your wishes come true and where pain and suffering dont exist. Just kidding. Ok, seriously VR is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR places the user inside an immersive experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds.Short and sweet: in VR we create worlds and invite individuals to experience them. This means that in VR youre not just an observer but a participant in the...
Rock at Writing: Your Words Matter in Your Business and Everywhere Else
Published:12/05/2016 10:46pm
Good writing is considered to be a key business skill. And yet, jargon and poor grammar are rampant in business, especially in marketing. Many writers sound cool, but often fail to communicate exactly what they mean.Ive been guilty of this too at times, trying to find eye-catching titles or using jargon to connect with my audience.Being able to communicate effectively in your writing is more about clarity than cuteness, more about the right words rather than many words. You want them to get to know you and your brand. And that requires being open.Good writing isnt easy. But its always revealing....
Is this “normal?” 8 reasons you may be living with chronic constipation
Published:11/15/2016 11:37am
Is this normal? What is normal for digestive health? There is not a simple answer, each person is different. What is normal for you may not be normal for another. The reasons an individual may become constipated and the solutions to the challenge will vary. However, we do know what is optimal to prevent complications in the future and to help you feel your very best.Normal may feel like a bowel movement every 2 or 3 days. It may feel like loose stools or the opposite; harder to pass and pebble-like. Normal is how your gut is normally acting for...
16 Tips for Healthwise Holiday Eating & Managing Diabetes
Published:11/10/2016 10:06pm
Like so many of you, I glanced at the calendar and had that light bulb moment, realizing that the holiday season is on the doorstep. Theyre lighting trees, promoting holiday gifts and stocking supermarkets with all the ingredients to cook up the seasonal dishes and desserts we love. One of the things that is consistently are on the minds of my clients living with diabetes is the Tis the season what can I eat challenge? Though it may seem daunting from their side of the table, I reassure them that they can continue to enjoy many of their favorite...
7 Little Changes That’ll Make A Huge Difference In Your Online Presence And Make You A Sought-Afte
Published:11/09/2016 09:58am
Small business owners are finding it more crucial than ever before to establish a powerful online presence that demonstrates their expertise, attracts engaged brand fans, gets highly-targeted leads and increases the percentage of sales that come from their digital marketing efforts.Heres 7 little changes you can make in your business today that will greatly increase your online presence, noteworthiness, credibility, sales and overall success. 1. Your Personal Brand Authority is KEY to Customer Connection Your personal brand authority is how you appear to the prospects and customers you are trying to reach. In the ever-evolving online world, perception...
What is a Modern Mystic?
Published:11/05/2016 03:03pm
What is a Modern Mystic?During the 15 th Century, the Spanish Inquisition punished people who had otherworldly experiences with God. Anyone who was a healer or had intuitive knowing of God was burned at the stake. According the church, the only way a person could hear the word of God was through a priest or minister. Today the term mystic is associated with the occult, magic, astrology and tarot readings. I want to educate people to know that the mystical is not dark magic nor should you be ostracized.Being a mystic is a spiritual, religious, and transcendental experience. St. Theresa...
AP vs IB vs SAT Subject Tests: What's the Difference?
Published:11/02/2016 10:56am
AP vs IB vs SAT Subject Tests: What's the Difference? A common question that high school students have is "What's the difference between SAT Subject Tests, International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams" In this post, we'll see how each of these academic tests work, which will help you compare and draw informed conclusions. SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests are required when applying to many competitive colleges; however, more and more universities are making the move towards being SAT optional schools, including some top-ranked ones such as Smith, Washington University, Bates,...
3 Steps to Build This Key Business Skill and Increase Your Bottom Line
Published:11/01/2016 12:03pm
Your business success depends on relationships. With clients, team members, suppliers, and other business owners.So developing and honing your relationship skills makes sense, right?This is a lifelong process , but you can make a great start by fostering empathy .Empathy is the practice of perceiving and relating to the emotions and perspectives of others. To get better at empathy, understand and practice these 3 steps: 1. Listen with an open mind and open heart. All you have to do is listen fully. Set aside any temptation to problem solve, analyze, or judge at this point. Listen. Watch...
Have you created a life of vitality? Take my quiz to find out.
Published:10/27/2016 01:37pm
What does vitality mean to you? The Websters definition of vitality is: a) capacity to live and develop, b) physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed, c) power of enduring. To me, vitality means living a life where you are: thriving feeling good every day healthy and strong participating fully in your life engaged with family, friends and colleagues not solely in the absence of poor health but...
A Tale Of An Organized Traveller
Published:10/24/2016 02:26am
Heres a travellers' actual dinner table recount for you: We were taking a 4 week family holiday to Italy, all the sights: Rome, Amalfi Coast, Pisa, Florence, Turin, Tuscany and more along the way. Being the resourceful guy I am I wanted to plan and book it myself, thinking Id save some money along the way. Wow was I wrong. After literally weeks of planning and chasing flights and hotels, it became bigger than Ben Hur. I am an organized person but wow did this one have me. Print outs, websites book-marked, review sites: I was overwhelmed! I surrendered. So to...
