The Nutrition Facts Label lets you know exactly what you're eating and helps you track the various nutrients you are getting from the foods you eat.  What's more, it serves as your overall guide for comparing foods and making choices that can affect your long-term health.

Using the Percent Daily Value to Limit Certain Nutrients

Amana Furniture has been crafting beautiful pieces since 1855 that are sure to give you the kind of change you are looking for, and will definitely be that conversation piece you have been looking too add to that boring room. Amana Furniture offers original designs and unique craftsmanship in every piece, specializing in furniture, clocks, and accessories. Their designs are unique in the sense that they combine their handcrafted furniture with pieces from top names in the furniture and clock world to create one of a kind pieces.

A few of my favorite pieces to transform a room include:

1. The Double Wine Glass Holder: This is a great accessory to add to your kitchen and will definitely start a conversation. It can be used on a daily basis to display your favorite bottle of wine or could be more sentimental and hold wine and wine glasses from a wedding or event.

2. Wellington Clock: What a beautiful clock! Just hearing this beauty chime at the hour would give me chills. What I love about these clocks is they have a classic look and remind me of my childhood when I would spend long afternoons with my grandparents.

3. Mantel Bed with Raised Panels: This bed frame comes in different colors and will sure add some character to your bedroom or a guest room. Lighten it up with some white linens and soft colors!

4. Mission Curio: Display antiques, china, or even books and picture frames in this beautifully designed curio with glass doors and interior lights. Add some life to a room without having to hang shelves.

How have you transformed a room in your house? Let us know @PierceMattiePR

Tough Mudder was designed by British Special Forces to test not just how far you can run, but also overall physical strength, mental toughness and camaraderie (imagine that). Teams make their way through a 12-mile obstacle course of walls, fire, ten thousand volts of electricity and of course mud. Obstacles include the Kiss of Mud where the runner crawls through sticky mud underneath barbed wire, the Chernobyl Jacuzzi, a tub filled with 200 bags of ice, and the Funky Monkey which is the most intense set of monkey bars you have ever seen.

You are not let alone if you want to see how tough you really are. There are basic fitness requirements and a complete workout program for Tough Mudder on their website.  If you are ready to break out of the same old routine and challenge your body you can find a Tough Mudder event near you at toughmudder.com

Have you tried it or watched this marathon? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.

Chef Kent Rathbun has seven renowned 5-star restaurants, all located in Texas. The themes vary from Pan-Asian cuisine, to wood fire grills and steakhouses, all sure to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. Chef Kent Rathbun has also proven to be a chef for the stars. He has been featured on several television shows and cooks many prestigious meals for events. For instance, he is a regular guest chef for a “Taste of the NFL”, and has cooked for the 2001 Inaugural Ball. Most recently, Rathbun was able to personally cook his signature Lobster Shooters for Oprah, during a small screening party for the movie Red Tails.

Aside from operating his seven restaurants and cooking for celebrities, Kent has his own product line called “Kent Rathbun Elements”. This line features various sauces, marinades, and dressings. These may be simple condiments, but will add exceptional flavor to daily household meals. The products are available at all Central Market locations; however, if you do not reside in the Texas area, you can also enjoy these savory additions by purchasing Kent Rathbun Elements on www.kentrathbun.com.

Although, Kent Rathbun remains faithful to his mouthwatering dishes, he still strongly believes in maintaining healthy eating habits. After he realized the importance of healthy eating, Rathbun incorporated some of his healthy lifestyle choices into the dishes served at his restaurants. He even offers cooking classes for $400 per class, which demonstrates cooking techniques that anyone can learn. One of his classes called “Farm to Table” encourages and teaches people how to cook healthy meals straight from fresh foods grown locally.

Finally, Kent Rathbun is an advocate for subscribing to weight loss programs via mobile technologies. He relies on the Weight Watchers mobile application to help with the lifestyle changes necessary to transition to healthier diets and lose weight. After becoming acquainted with the program, he as ultimately found the balance between savory and healthy.

Have you ever tasted Kent Rathbun’s tasty treats? How do you balance taste with healthy eating habits?Tweet us @PierceMattiePR

Pierce Mattie PR Client No! No! Hair was featured in Glamour Magazine. If you’re working on a hair removal story be sure to give our Pierce Mattie beauty PR team a call at 212-243-1431 or follow us on Twitter @PierceMattiePR and FaceBook.

Warm up your winter!  There is nothing akin to bubble baths, candles, and a cup of delicious, yet calming tea at the end of your day to unwind and relax before getting some shut-eye for the night.   I was never too keen on my herbal tea preference until Yogi Tea was brought to my attention.

Although we are no longer infants, we seem to still cling to our child-like ways.  What says relaxation more so than soaking in a hot bath with hot liquid (now tea and no longer milk) running through your inner pipe works?  I cannot contrive a greater scenario. 

Yogi Tea proposes a wide variety of teas with many different, delightful flavors, each while serving a different purpose.  Do you yearn for a tranquil something to sip on?  Or perhaps you want to recharge your batteries in the a.m. and aren’t so partial to coffee.  (Neither am I!) 

Yogi Tea’s innovative, interactive website prompts you to make an initial decision with choosing your tea first by choosing either: mood, flavor or purpose.  By choosing mood, Yogi Tea asks, “how would you like to feel today?”  By choosing flavor, Yogi simply asks, “what flavor would you like to enjoy?”  And lastly, by choosing purpose, “what benefit would you like from your tea?” is asked to further discover your desires. 

Check out Yogi Tea’s colossal, flavorful selection!  Benefit your life or simply your taste buds! Is this your cup of tea?  (No pun intended!)  If you've tried Yogi Tea tweet us @PierceMattiePR.  

Hyland’s manufactures products for each of the following categories:  Stress/Sleep, Baby, Children’s Health, Pain Relief, Women’s Health, Digestion, Cough/Cold, First Aid, Seasonal Allergies, Skin, Topicals, Kits, Cell Salts, and Single Remedies. 

Sleep deprived from stress and anxiety?  Try Hyland’s Insomnia.  Rid yourself of worry and restlessness, with no risky side affects.  This product is safe for adults and children. 

Has that pulsating headache returned? Not an aspirin enthusiast?  Check out Hyland’s Migraine Headache Relief.  This all-natural formula is free of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine. More partial to topicals than tablets?  Can’t seem to escape that grating leg cramp?  Try Hyland’s Leg Cramp Ointment. Night or day, rain or shine, Hyland’s ointment temporarily relieves cramp symtomps of the leg and calf. These are only a few of the myriad remedies Hyland’s has to offer. (Shannon swears by Hyland's teething tablets! It's the only way she kept her sanity when each of her 4 sons were teething.)

Are you into holistic healthcare?  Have you checked out any of Hyland’s products?  What are your thoughts?  Let us know @PierceMattiePR.  

Making mouths water for the last 35 years, La Maison Du Chocolat originated in Paris and now has boutiques in Cannes, London, New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and an online boutique that delivers in Canada, the United States, all over Europe and Japan.

When taking pleasure in a delicacy from La Maison Du Chocolat trying the Chocolate Éclair is a must. What can be better than chocolate and a pastry? And don’t forget the Ganache with Orange Liquor Mousse – the dark chocolate melts in your mouth.

The online boutique has chocolates for everyone from $8 pieces, truffle assortments for $96, to extravagant boxes, like their Concorde Hatbox, for $290.

Not that anyone ever needs an excuse to buy chocolate but if you do, Valentine’s Day is coming up and that is definitely a holiday to celebrate the love of chocolate. Give someone you care about a box of chocolate that they will never want to finish.

What is your favorite chocolate? Let us know @PierceMattiePR

For a few people that are genetically "cursed" gaining weight can be nearly impossible. You might think it is as easy as just eating a lot and that may be true, but there is more to it than that. Nutrition is a major part of any diet, but for hard gainers it is even more essential. The Hard Gainers Guide have dedicated themselves to helping those not blessed with the ability to gain mass fast.

As a hard gainer eating is the most important thing you can do. You need to be taking in more calories than you are burning. More importantly however, is what you are eating. If you are serious about gaining weight and getting healthy you must intake the building blocks of muscle: Protein, carbohydrates and fats. For details check out the basic and advanced nutrition guides. The Hard Gainers Guide also provides a complete meal plan to get you on your way to achieving results.

Of course having a good workout plan is also a part of gaining weight and converting food into muscle. Hit the gym with a workout plan or maybe a home gym is right for you. For specific questions visit www.hardgainersguide.com.

A new study by University of Scranton Chemistry Professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D., published in The Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Food and Function online on Dec. 21, 2011, shows nuts pack a healthy punch and ranks walnuts at the top for having both more healthful antioxidants, called polyphenols, and a higher antioxidant potency than the other nuts analyzed.

Dr. Vinson's study evaluated nine types of raw and roasted nuts and two types of peanut butter to assess the total amount of polyphenols found in each, as well as the polyphenols' expected ability to inhibit oxidation of lower density lipoproteins, often referred to as "bad cholesterol." His study found that walnuts had the highest levels of antioxidants and that the quality, or potency, of antioxidants present in walnuts was highest among the nuts.

"Walnuts rank above Brazil nuts, pistachios, pecans, peanuts, almonds, macadamias, cashews and hazelnuts," said Dr. Vinson. His study also found that total polyphenols in peanut butter were considerably lower than roasted peanuts, but the difference was not statistically significant.

Dr. Vinson's study also analyzed the daily consumption of nuts in both the United States and European diets. His research shows that nuts account for barely eight percent of the daily antioxidants in the average person's diet.

Pierce Mattie PR Client John Masters Organics was featured in Prevention Magazine. If you’re working on a beauty story be sure to give our Pierce Mattie beauty PR team a call at 212-243-1431 or follow us on Twitter @PierceMattiePR and FaceBook.

 

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“Working out Sucks!” is probably the last thing you’d expect the CEO of the world’s largest fitness franchise to say in the midst of a national obesity crisis, and yet it’s the self-proclaimed title of a new book co-written by Anytime Fitness CEO and co-founder Chuck Runyon.

Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn’t Have To): The Only 21-Day Kick-Start Plan for Total Health and Fitness You’ll Ever Need (published by Da Capo Lifelong Books) hits bookstores nationwide on Jan 3, 2012 with 100 percent of the book’s proceeds going to Limbs for Life -- a nonprofit organization that provides fully functional prosthetic care to individuals who can’t afford it.

“This is more than a book, this is a deprogramming effort,” said Runyon. “For too long we’ve been brainwashed by unhealthy habits, destructive attitudes, and misinformation about health. I’m here to offer a no-b.s. way to get back on track.”

Check out the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckp47vIYJrY

The biggest factor in succeeding with fitness goals is if you have someone to support you, to do it with you or at least motivate you so you don’t give up. CrossFit is the latest trend for people who are trying to get in shape and it has the makings to stick around for a long time.

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program. Police academies, military operations and professional athletes around the world use the program. It is not a specialty program but provides broad and general strength training to the individual. You might be thinking that sounds hard, and you won’t be the only one. Many people are afraid of CrossFit because it sounds hard. The makers of the program figured out whether you are an athlete or an elderly person trying to stay in shape, you don’t need a different workout you just need different degrees.

The CrossFit program is scalable to the individual so that each person can come in at any level and they will meet you where you are. The thing that makes many users successful is they can sign up for classes (all over the country) and become part of a group who are all striving for the same goal. CrossFit uses many everyday movements and no exercises are the same so it never gets boring and you aren’t putting too much stress on your joints. It is a great way to finally reach your fitness goals and make some new friends along the way.

Just because it is scalable to you, it is still a workout routine. You aren’t going to get in shape without work. To ensure that you are ready to take on the program check out CrossFit’s getting started guide. Have you tried CrossFit? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.

Created in the NAVY Seals, TRX Suspension Training is the premier workout for home gyms. TRX uses the formula gravity + users body weight = results. TRX suspends the users body weight as resistance to build muscle. The package comes with exercise DVDs to walk you through the process with beginner, intermediate or advanced workouts. It builds the body’s core by allowing for free range of motion. Simultaneously you will develop strength, balance and flexibility. TRX is quickly changing the way athletes and soldiers train as well as becoming a popular resource for injury rehabilitation.

You might be asking yourself, why is this any better or different than anything else out there? Here is the cool thing about TRX: You can take it anywhere. You don’t have to drive to the gym in the morning or after work when you are tired, just set it up at home. On the road? No problem, take it with you and set it up in your hotel. Maybe you are tired of being stuck inside after being in the office all day, go set it up in the park. The best part is that its simple in design but it gets the results that you want.

TRX provides the means to reach your fitness goals this year, now all you need to find is the desire to be your best self. Join the TRX community at www.trxtraining.com.Have you tried it? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.

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