MIAMI, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami-based Hispania Public Relations, Inc. (www.hispaniapublicrelations.com),one of only a handful of national, 100% minority-owned, Hispanic public relations firms in the country, has been chosen Hispanic P.R. agency of record by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. The announcement was made today by Hispania Co-owner and President Sergio Lopez-Miro.

"We're proud and excited to partner with Hispania, whose PR expertise and first-hand knowledge of the Hispanic market nationally is second to none," said Andy Dahlen, Vice President, Marketing at Beech-Nut. "Hispania's history of creativity, flexibility and over-delivering for its clients, combined with their personalized service by senior staff, were very important factors to us in picking a Hispanic agency."

Established in 2001, Hispania is a results-oriented agency with a reputation for excellence. Some of its most important current and former accounts include such well-known national brands as Yoplait, Honey Nut Cheerios, Box Tops for Education, Bisquick, Scott, Huggies, Kleenex, Subway Restaurants and General Mills' multi-brand Hispanic platform Que Rica Vida. The agency prides itself on having one of the most comprehensive data bases of Hispanic media outlets in the country, as well as personal and long-standing relationships with their editors, producers and reporters.

"Those relationships are essential to successful PR campaigns, even in this age of electronic PR and emphasis on social media," Lopez-Miro said. "The term 'public relations' speaks for itself This is a business that continues to be about relationships first and foremost. Our media relationships, along with our expertise in developing and positioning clients' stories in ways that make them attractive to the press, guarantee our placement of even the most difficult stories."

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation, the #2 ranked baby food brand in the U.S., introduced the first vacuum-sealed glass jar of baby food in 1931. Eighty years later, Beech-Nut remains committed to three core principles; providing better access to good nutrition, generating category growth through innovation and being a responsible steward of the environment. Beech-Nut is headquartered in Amsterdam, New York and has recently opened a LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) energy efficient manufacturing facility. For more information on Beech-Nut and Beech-Nut/Goya products, visit http://www.beechnut.com.

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Encouraging personalized healthy eating styles, this year's National Nutrition Month recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions, as well as health concerns, can all impact individual food choices.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its foundation. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.

Each year there is a new theme for the month, and this year's couldn't be more appropriate for people with diabetes, "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day." Encouraging personalized healthy eating styles, this year's National Nutrition Month recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions, as well as health concerns, can all impact individual food choices.

This week's recipes are appropriate for people with diabetes and fit the "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day" National Nutrition Month theme.

Spaghetti Pie

Makes 6 servings. Source: Better Homes and Gardens.

Nonstick cooking spray

4 ounces dried spaghetti

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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BURNABY, British Columbia, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to industry research, plant-based nutritional products are one of the fastest growing categories in the natural health industry. Plant-based products are gaining major retail deals, media coverage, and a growing following of celebrities and professional athletes adopting a plant-based lifestyle.

"We've seen tremendous development since Vega launched back in 2004. We are thrilled to see such growth in the natural health product industry, particularly inthe plant-based nutrition category. Our primary goal has always been to bring products to market that simplify people's lives. We believe that accessible plant-based foods are the future of optimal health," said Brendan Brazier, plant-based category innovator and formulator of the award-winning Vega plant-based nutrition brand.

For many people, eating fruits and vegetables is typically the first lesson learned about healthy eating. Yet the demands of our on-the-go lives make it a struggle to eat the way we would like. When properly produced, plant-based nutritional products showcase strong nutritional profiles including antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals, enzymes, fiber, protein, probiotics and phytonutrients that are highly nourishing. Innovative plant-based products, like Vega's, have made it possible to maintain healthful resolutions in a way that fits active, busy lives.

"We wholeheartedly believe that plant-based products not only help people realize the health benefits associated with clean nutrition, but also deliver significant social, economic and environmental returns. If we want more people to embrace plant-based nutrition, we need to be both inspiring and accessible. Mainstream acceptance won't come by delivering products that combine taste and clean nutrition alone it also depends on educating consumers on real-world ways to eat and feel better," says Brazier, as he provided insights as part of his State of the Plant-Based Nutrition Category 2013 address heading into the annual Expo West tradeshow.

Ten years ago when the first Vega product was developed, there was a common perception in the industry that plant-based nutrition was not a viable option for mainstream consumers. Many believed that is was impossible to put whole food ingredients into a commercial shake. Some assumed plant-based nutrition products would have too short a shelf life, poor taste and texture, and too high a cost resulting in low demand. Yet, heading into Expo West, the number of new entrants into the plant-based category is skyrocketing.

"We're excited to see new companies and products in our space because we believe that competition drives innovation. In my opinion, we operate within a shared ecosystem. Through a collective commitment to ongoing learning and innovation, the category will continue to elevate the status of clean nutrition and help deliver a larger variety of products for those turning to plant-based foods."

Education, transparency and a long-term commitment to sustainability are key pillars for future growth.

"From every ingredient we choose, how we select manufacturing partners and packaging design to how we set up our workspaces, sustainability must continue to be a core category value," says Brazier, who added that Vega continues to aggressively explore fully sustainable packaging.

As more consumers ranging from strict vegans, to part-time vegetarians, or celebrities, busy Moms, and professional athletes - incorporate better, clean, nutrient-rich options into their on-the-go lives, the future of plant-based nutrition looks bright.

"This year provides an important opportunity to build momentum and reach more people with the message of clean plant-based nutrition. Our commitment to education and setting the standard in the natural health industry will be essential to build sustained, long-term growth."

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qldfrl/nutrition_and) has announced the addition of the "Nutrition and Vitamin Partnering 2007-2013" report to their offering.

Nutrition & Vitamins Partnering 2007-2013 provides understanding and access to the nutrition & vitamins partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

The report provides an analysis of nutrition & vitamins partnering deals. The majority of deals are discovery or development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors nutrition & vitamins technology. These deals tend to be multicomponent, starting with collaborative R&D, and commercialization of outcomes.

Understanding the flexibility of a prospective partner's negotiated deals terms provides critical insight into the negotiation process in terms of what you can expect to achieve during the negotiation of terms. Whilst many smaller companies will be seeking details of the payments clauses, the devil is in the detail in terms of how payments are triggered - contract documents provide this insight where press releases do not.

This data driven report contains over 220 links to online copies of actual liver disease deals and contract documents as submitted to the Securities Exchange Commission by companies and their partners, where available. Contract documents provide the answers to numerous questions about a prospective partner's flexibility on a wide range of important issues, many of which will have a significant impact on each party's ability to derive value from the deal.

The initial chapters of this report provide an orientation of nutrition & vitamins partnering trends.

Report scope

Nutrition & Vitamins Partnering 2007-2013 is intended to provide the reader with an in-depth understanding and access to nutrition & vitamins trends and structure of deals entered into by leading companies worldwide.

This data driven report includes:

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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Abbott's (ABT)ZonePerfect brand today introduces a new line of nutrition bars for active kids, Kidz ZonePerfect. Built directly with the help of parents and their children, Kidz ZonePerfect features five grams of protein, 23 vitamins and minerals and three grams of fiber, providing a nutritious snack option that meets kids' selective tastes.

Nutrition Bars Inspired by Kids

In a build-a-bar development workshop, the ZonePerfect brand brought together a group of children ages 4 to 10 years to design their dream nutrition bar. The kids were given a wide array of ingredients from dried fruits to chocolate chips, to protein sources and grains and asked to build bars to be judged by their peers. With those ideas, Kidz ZonePerfect was born. The result? Three delicious nutrition bars inspired by kids.

Kidz ZonePerfect is available in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Caramel Crunch - both a direct result of the bar development workshops - as well as Yellow Cupcake.

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Commentary on Kidz ZonePerfect:

From Tobe Cohen, division vice president and general manager, Performance Nutrition, Abbott:

Over the years, the ZonePerfect brand has focused on making great-tasting nutrition bars to fuel busy, active adult lifestyles. To get the right inspiration for our new children's line, we knew we needed to get out of the kitchen and into the minds of kids. Simply put, we had to bring our big kids together with little kids. The result was brilliant: three nutritious Kidz ZonePerfect bars in fun, youth-inspired flavors.

About ZonePerfect

The ZonePerfect brand provides nutrition for busy people who do not sacrifice great taste. ZonePerfect Nutrition Bars have the protein, essential nutrition, and delicious flavors you crave to keep you going throughout the day. Visit http://www.zoneperfect.com or http://www.facebook.com/zoneperfect.

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Each year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors a month-long campaign to improve nutrition education.

Everyone has their own health mantra. Some swear by the vegan diet while others thinkindulginghere and there will help you make better choices in the long run. And when it comes to fitness, there are the die-hard yogis and thecommittedmarathon runners. But regardless of where you fall on the healthy lifestyle spectrum, most people agree that its the small changes that count the most in the long run.

To inspire you to start making some of these changes, we turned the tables and asked a wide variety of health experts about what they eat, how they exercise and what their guilty pleasures are. Some are stricter than others, but they all know what theyre talking aboutand there are somesurprisestoo. Heres a peek at how those health nuts really live.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Twinlab Corporation, the trusted name in sports nutrition innovation for more than four decades, has created a new standard for sports nutrition with the introduction of CleanSeries. CleanSeries, which will debut in booth #1644 at the Natural Products Expo West on March 8-10 in Anaheim, Calif., gives competitive athletes and fitness-seekers alike the independently certified, high-performance products they demand with the peace of mind that every product is:

CleanSeries demonstrates that you can deliver both high performance and high nutritional standards in the same sports nutrition line, says Marc Stover, Director of Marketing for Twinlab. So whether you are training for a triathlon, hitting the elliptical to shed a few pounds, or just trying sports nutrition products for the first time, you can trust CleanSeries to help you perform better and to recover faster.

The CleanSeries line will launch with five products and a total of seven SKUs once flavors are factored in:

CleanSeries Sport Protein: Advanced muscle repair and recovery formula*.

CleanSeries Whey Protein Isolate: Premium cross flow, ultra filtered Whey Isolate.

CleanSeries Soy Protein Isolate: Versatile, unflavored protein from 100% Soy Isolate.

CleanSeries Pre-workout Activator: Energize your workout!*

CleanSeries Veggie Protein: Formulated especially for vegetarian athletes. (Available May 1, 2013)

The company also announced that celebrity fitness guru Joel Harper has officially joined as spokesperson for the companys CleanSeries product line.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Mar 6, 2013) - Liquid Nutrition Group Inc., ("Liquid Nutrition" or "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LQD)(TSX VENTURE:LQD.WT) leader in functional beverages, fresh pressed juices, vitamins and supplements, today announced its expansion into the United States with market development units opening in New York, Los Angeles and Miami as part of a 70-unit sales target in 2013.

The company has hired Formula, a national public relations boutique firm, as its agency of record to manage national PR strategy, drive editorial coverage and generate buzz in support of the brand''s growth plan. This approach includes working with Team Liquid, the company''s network of health, fitness and active lifestyle brand ambassadors, including Steve Nash of the Los Angeles Lakers and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, to elevate the brand among U.S. consumers. Formula will also be responsible for implementing a regional media relations program to support new store openings.

Liquid Nutrition has experienced rapid growth and tremendous success in Canada and is poised to seamlessly transition into the U.S. under the direction of seasoned industry veterans Glenn Young, president and CEO, and Kris Simonich, vice president of franchise development.

"The U.S. is ripe with opportunity for Liquid Nutrition, as busy individuals are actively seeking convenient options that provide them with maximum nutrition. Our unique approach to providing a one-stop shopping experience for fueling a healthy and nutritious lifestyle primes us for success," said Young. "We are thrilled to have Formula join the Liquid Nutrition team to assist with our U.S. expansion efforts. Having the right partner with a deep knowledge in the QSR space as well as in the natural foods industry is an invaluable asset in establishing our presence in the market."

In addition to Formula, Young will continue to identify and align with new strategic partners to help promote Liquid Nutrition''s innovative business model, which provides a comprehensive marketing foundation to support all franchisees among business and trade audiences. Liquid Nutrition has also built a national sales team overseen by Simonich, a U.S. franchise industry expert with more than 15 years of experience.

About Liquid Nutrition Group Inc.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (LNGI)(TSX VENTURE:LQD)(TSX VENTURE:LQD.WT) is a rapidly growing, hybrid retailer of functional beverages, fresh pressed juices, vitamins and supplements. Liquid Nutrition is committed to building a global brand in the health and wellness industry by bringing its healthy and delicious product offering to communities around the world. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Liquid Nutrition Franchising Corporation, LNGI has signed franchise agreements for more than 80 stores across Canada, as well as license agreement in the Caribbean and the Middle East. For store locations, business opportunities or more information visit http://www.liquidnutrition.com. Please join Liquid Nutrition on Facebook and follow on Twitter @liquidnutrition.

About Team Liquid

Comprised of pro-athletes and experts in the world of sports, fitness and nutrition, members of Team Liquid were selected based on their personal and professional dedication to healthy active living. Members of the Team Liquid include: Steve Nash, Matt Ryan, Suzann Pettersen, Russell Martin, Vincent Lecavalier, Torah Bright, Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD, Nutritionist, Trish Stratus, seven-time WWE World Champion and Yoga and Fitness icon, and Arlene Dickinson from CBC''s Dragon''s Den. To see what the Team Liquid has to say about Liquid Nutrition, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da785AGWQqk.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hb5lws/nutrition_and) has announced the addition of the "Nutrition and Vitamin Partnering 2007-2013" report to their offering.

Nutrition & Vitamins Partnering 2013 provides understanding and access to the nutrition & vitamins partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

The report provides an analysis of nutrition & vitamins partnering deals. The majority of deals are discovery or development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors nutrition & vitamins technology. These deals tend to be multicomponent, starting with collaborative R&D, and commercialization of outcomes.

Understanding the flexibility of a prospective partner's negotiated deals terms provides critical insight into the negotiation process in terms of what you can expect to achieve during the negotiation of terms. Whilst many smaller companies will be seeking details of the payments clauses, the devil is in the detail in terms of how payments are triggered - contract documents provide this insight where press releases do not.

This data driven report contains over 220 links to online copies of actual liver disease deals and contract documents as submitted to the Securities Exchange Commission by companies and their partners, where available. Contract documents provide the answers to numerous questions about a prospective partner's flexibility on a wide range of important issues, many of which will have a significant impact on each party's ability to derive value from the deal.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Trends in nutrition & vitamins partnering

Chapter 3 - Leading nutrition & vitamins deals

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Ghana Diabetes, Nutrition and Prevention Center Dedication - Old Baika PPEP DEC 2012
Dr. John D. Arnold, CEO of PPEP, Inc. during his visit in December 2012 participated in the dedication ceremony to the Ghana Diabetes, Nutrition and Prevention Center benefiting several local communities in Old Baika, Africa. PPEP, Inc. was founded by Dr. John David Arnold aboard a 1957 Chevy bus named "La Tortuga (tortoise)" with a $19000 grant from the Tucson Committee for Economic Opportunity on August 24, 1967. Its mission was to "improve the quality of rural life." Four decades later PPEP remains dedicated to carrying out the dreams of its first Bracero migrant farm workers students for a better way of life. Now this dream has extended into other parts of the world. Si Se Pudo! Visit their website at http://www.ppep.org for an update on PPEP #39;s progress or call 520.622.3553

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TBDHU NUTRITION MONTH
March is Nutrition Month and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit wants to make grocery shopping for healthy food more enjoyable for everyone,

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Estée Hodge, Massage Therapist : Message Nutritional Tip
Estée provides us with a brief tip on how nutrition can benefit your exercise habits and muscle flexibility.

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Tremendous opportunities await the nutrition industry as it embarks upon a modernized scientific approach to address nutrition, health/wellness and aging, says the Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley company at the cutting edge of R&D.

A new nutrition paradigm, Nutrition 2.0, is a lot closer than one would think, said Guy Miller, MD, PhD, CEO Edison Pharmaceuticals, Executive Chairman Ampere Life Sciences, and it starts with debunking the Zeitgeist of one-size-fits-all nutrition.

Millers Blueprint for Nutrition 2.0, focuses on three core elements that includes modernizing the definition of vitamin; embracing new discovery technologies, and amassing and querying big data sets. This represents a tremendous opportunity and a technical feeding ground, he said, whether companies are focused on innovation, corporate economics, or both.

Some companies will embrace innovation and the resulting disruptive technologies while others will not, said Dr Miller. Some will be in denial like Kodak, not embrace innovation and squander 1st mover advantage and capital. Kodaks denial about a photography business model without traditional Kodak film, in spite of virtually inventing digital photography, is a poignant example.

Speculative, claims-based marketing to consumers, absent scientific data, will in the future yield to solid science, and premium nutrition products that deliver on their stated benefits.

Millers Blueprint for Nutrition 2.0

In his Blueprint for Nutrition 2.0, Dr Miller emphasizes essential elements for a global modernization of nutrition R&D. There are three aspects to Millers blueprint:

1) Modernize the definition and advance the discovery of new vitamins. Nutrition 1.0 is predicated largely on a one size fits all approach to vitamins, phytonutrients, and metabolic building blocks. This is antithetic to current data. Different individuals with variable genetic compositions, at different ages under various physiologic challenges require fundamentally different nutrients at different quantities.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Miami Dolphins and National Football League Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino helps kick-off the 2013 Life Extension Nutrition Center Healthy Living Fair on Friday, March 8. Marino, scheduled to speak from 7-8 p.m., will address the audience about his involvement with creating a line of dietary supplements.

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Attendees get free autographed Hall of Fame cards (while supplies last) and can enter a drawing for an autographed football. Marino will also pre-autograph boxes of his supplement products. The Life Extension Nutrition Center located at 5990 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.

The Life Extension Nutrition Center Healthy Living Fair runs through Saturday, March 16. The entire week offers 10% off on more than 350 proven, premium-quality dietary supplements in-store as well as special pricing on select blood tests. Plus there is a wide-range of free health lectures, interactive forums, panel discussions and free health screenings including free auditory screening by Miracle Ear, Free bone density and body composition analysis. In addition you can consult one-on-one with a Life Extension health advisor (by appointment only).

Free six-month Life Extension Foundation memberships will also be available to all attendees. Dan Marino and other select supplement manufacturers will offer 10% off their products. Free product sampling and giveaways will also occur each day of the fair.

For over 33 years, Life Extension has been a pioneer in funding and reporting the latest anti-aging research and integrative health therapies while offering superior-quality dietary supplements to consumers. Life Extension's core mission is to extend the healthy human life span by using an integrative approach and funding cutting-edge scientific research.

Call 954.766.8144 to get a complete list of events, schedule a free 20-minute health advisor consultation, and reserve a seat for the free health lectures. For more information about the Life Extension Healthy Living Fair visit http://www.lef.org/healthyliving. You can also visit http://www.Twitter.com/LifeExtension or http://www.Facebook.com/LifeExtension added information.

Contact: Sheldon Baker, Director of Public Relations 954.202.7739 Cell 954.790.5512 SBaker@LifeExtension.com

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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Mar 5, 2013) - Wellness and Lifestyle Contributor Terra Wellington has ideas for helping busy families keep their nutrition on track.

It ALL starts at the grocery store. If you choose wisely, the rest is easy. Starting with breakfast, for cereal -- be a stickler with the nutritional label. Look for something that tastes great and is low in calories and high in fiber -- 9 out of 10 of us do not get enough daily fiber which is important because helps keep you feeling satisfied. A great choice is the new Fiber One 80Calories Chocolate Cereal. With a delicious chocolate flavor, 80 calories and 9 grams of fiber per serving, you don't have to sacrifice your goals.

For eggs, look for eggs with more nutritional value; and read labels because not all eggs are the same. Eggland's Best eggs are best for your family because they have two times more vitamin D, double the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, 10 times more vitamin E AND 25% less saturated fat compared to regular eggs. Plus, Eggland's Best eggs have a great taste with only 70 calories.

Moving on to snacks: The key with snacks is to avoid mindless eating; the type when you start snacking and just don't stop. This can put the weight on fast. Also, watch the calories and nutritional value. One great snack option is Fiber One Protein Bars. These bars satisfy your afternoon chocolate craving and with 140 calories or less, you get 20% of your daily value of fiber AND at least 6 grams of protein in each bar.

Another delicious snack option is Popcorn, Indiana's FIT, a new better-for-you popcorn. This snack is just 40 calories or less and just 2 grams of fat per cup PLUS tons of whole grains. No longer does it have to be about being skinny and eating tasteless diet food! Both are smart snacks without having to sacrifice taste -- for a guilt free snacking experience!

This release is provided by YourUpdate.TV for whom Terra Wellington is a spokesperson on behalf of the organizations referred.

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By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune

Anyone can claim to be a nutritionist, which is why finding a good one can be a challenge. Licensure and credentials are an important place to start, but they don't necessarily ensure quality, some experts say.

"Nutrition is a controversial and changing area. Keeping up to date requires a lot of work," said Dr. Stephen Devries, executive director of the nonprofit Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology in Deerfield, Ill.

The best professionals, he said, have undergone a rigorous formal training program and continuously update their nutrition knowledge.

Red flags that your nutrition professional may be unqualified include over-the-top promises such as a guarantee of permanent or quick weight loss or the idea that diet can cure cancer. Also be wary of practitioners who sell products and who have a one-size-fits-all philosophy. If they can't support their claims with scientific research instead of anecdotes, consider one who can.

Marion Nestle, who has spent her career telling people how to eat, is not a registered dietitian but holds a New York State license as a nutritionist/dietitian. She has a master's in public health nutrition and a doctorate in molecular biology.

Nestle suggests approaching anyone's advice, including her own, with skepticism. She likes nutritionists with "critical thinking skills, those who understand how and why people eat the way they do, focus on food rather than nutrients, and are able to read current research, as well as interpret and apply it in context."

TYPES OF NUTRITIONISTS

Consumers should know there's a big difference between the training of a "certified nutrition specialist" and a "certified nutrition consultant." Here's a look at the meaning behind the credentials.

Registered dietitian: RDs have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and are trained in all aspects of food and nutrition including medical nutrition therapy. Dietitians spend 1,200 hours in a dietetic internship through an accredited program. About half of RDs work in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and extended-care facilities or nursing homes. Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- March is National Nutrition Month and Thrive Ice Cream is encouraging Americans across the country to strive for better health and increased nutrition awareness. Thrive ice cream is specially formulated with as much protein as an egg, as much calcium as a cup of milk, as much fiber as a bowl of oatmeal, and as much potassium as a banana in a great-tasting, convenient package, making it easy to get the nutrition you need.

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"We believe that taste and health can happily co-exist. You shouldn't have to give up your favorite foods to meet your nutritional needs. This is precisely the foundation behind the development of our products," said Charles Stagner, CEO of Thrive Ice Cream. "Adding Thrive to your diet is a step in the right direction for those working toward better health and nutrition."

Balanced nutrition is essential to keeping your body functioning at its best, but many Americans do not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance[1] (RDA) for key nutrients. Since good nutrition is all about the quality of food you eat, Thrive is encouraging consumers to beware of empty calories and incorporate nutrient-filled foods into their diets. After all, you are what you eat.

Here is a list of essentials for a balanced diet and how Thrive can help you meet your RDAs:

Thrive packs a punch of nutrition in the form of great-tasting, premium ice cream fortified with fiber, protein, probiotics, and 24 essential vitamins and minerals. It's perfect for health-conscious consumers, on-the-go moms, picky eater kids, dieters looking for a guilt-free indulgence, caregivers of difficult-to-feed elderly and everyone in between.Available in four flavors Homemade Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry Thrive helps to satisfy both your taste buds and your nutritional needs.

About Thrive Ice Cream Thrive is premium ice cream packed with the nutrition you need. The Thrive concept began almost a decade ago, with the idea of providing an ice cream that packs nutrition into a great tasting, convenient form. Each cup contains at least 9 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, four different strains of probiotics and 25% of the daily recommended amounts of 24 vitamins and minerals. Thrive is currently available in the frozen food section at select Walmart, Meijer, Piggly Wiggly, Ahold, Hy-Vee and Publix stores, and is expanding into additional stores across the country. For more on how to treat yourself to better health, visit Thrive on the web at http://www.thriveicecream.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thriveicecream and Twitter @ThriveIceCream.

[1] The Recommended Dietary Allowance or RDA (sometimes referred to as Recommended Daily Allowance) is defined by the US Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) as "the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (approximately 98 percent) healthy individuals".

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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Abbott's (ABT)ZonePerfect brand today introduces a new line of nutrition bars for active kids, Kidz ZonePerfect. Built directly with the help of parents and their children, Kidz ZonePerfect features five grams of protein, 23 vitamins and minerals and three grams of fiber, providing a nutritious snack option that meets kids' selective tastes.

Nutrition Bars Inspired by Kids

In a build-a-bar development workshop, the ZonePerfect brand brought together a group of children ages 4 to 10 years to design their dream nutrition bar. The kids were given a wide array of ingredients from dried fruits to chocolate chips, to protein sources and grains and asked to build bars to be judged by their peers. With those ideas, Kidz ZonePerfect was born. The result? Three delicious nutrition bars inspired by kids.

Kidz ZonePerfect is available in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Caramel Crunch - both a direct result of the bar development workshops - as well as Yellow Cupcake.

News Facts:

Commentary on Kidz ZonePerfect:

From Tobe Cohen, division vice president and general manager, Performance Nutrition, Abbott:

Over the years, the ZonePerfect brand has focused on making great-tasting nutrition bars to fuel busy, active adult lifestyles. To get the right inspiration for our new children's line, we knew we needed to get out of the kitchen and into the minds of kids. Simply put, we had to bring our big kids together with little kids. The result was brilliant: three nutritious Kidz ZonePerfect bars in fun, youth-inspired flavors.

About ZonePerfect

The ZonePerfect brand provides nutrition for busy people who do not sacrifice great taste. ZonePerfect Nutrition Bars have the protein, essential nutrition, and delicious flavors you crave to keep you going throughout the day. Visit http://www.zoneperfect.com or http://www.facebook.com/zoneperfect.

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Luke McNally and Justin Wessels of MASS Nutrition practice posing for 2013 Mr Universe
Justin Wessels takes Luke McNally through the routine he would like him to do for 2013 Mr Universe. Luke McNally isn #39;t so sure but Justin insists it is a new age of bodybuilding....

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F3 Nutrition Phytomyte Review- Berry
http://www.sixpacksmackdown.com Another great product from F3 nutrition. I just recently became aware of the company, and they are quickly making an impact in my supplement choices. This review is for the product Phytomyte. Phytomyte, as you may have guessed is an all natural greens type supplement. It is loaded with phytonutrients to assist in making your body function properly, and aid in protecting you from disease. Highlights of Phytomyte Only 45 calories All Natural Supplement 20 nutrient rich ingredients great taste (even for a "green" supplement) great mixability When looking at the supplement facts of Phytomyte, you can #39;t help but notice how it is jam packed with great ingredients that most of us might not typically get in our everyday diet. Things like freeze dried brussels sprout, cabbage, beet juice, blueberries, and blackberries, as well as barley grass, oat grass, wheat grass, flax seed, and rice bran are only a few of the great nutrients contained in Phytomyte. Now, at first thought, most of these types of supplements I have tried have tasted either like I was eating a piece of grass, or like eating dirt. Phytomyte, however, was actually very good. I definitely tasted the "berry" flavor, and it was very easily drinkable. The product mixed up well in just water as directed on the package. I was pleasantly surprised with how well it tasted. So, in conclusion, if you have a hard time including a variety of vegetables and the like in your every day diet, this might be ...

By: Gabriel Davidson

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