Fitness PR Division

Numbered are the weekends of barbeques and pool parties with summer quickly coming to an end. Even though hot dogs and hamburgers will be put to bed until next summer, partying certainly doesn’t end with the warm weather. It’s called football season—and people gather to watch the games on their HD Plasmas nearly every weekend. Our football favorites have been hard at work on the off-season to make sure you get your Direct TV NFL Ticket’s worth.

I had the opportunity to sit down with James Ihedigbo, safety of the New York Jets, to talk about just what kind of work he's been doing to get ready for this season and what we as non-athletes can take from his regiment to be more physically fit. Obviously none of us are aspiring to have biceps the size of Ihedigo, but we can learn a thing or two from someone whose job it is to exercise and play a sport demanding the greatest in agility and strength. And if you are after the physique of an NFL player, good luck. His mammoth muscles are from some extremely hard work.

The super talented football player comes out of UMass and is in his second year playing in the NFL. James lives by the motto, "To whom much is given, much is expected.” He has never let natural talent stop him from working as hard as humanly possible. He was injured in training camp last summer and was out the remainder of the season so this year is big. That's where the hard work comes into play. Check out James in action in a typical off-season work out:

Now, I'm sure you won't be running to the nearest open field with a 75lb medicine ball and hoisting it over your head, backwards I might add, as James so effortlessly displayed above. So here are some tips from pro-athlete to Joe and Jane Average:

Numbered are the weekends of barbeques and pool parties with summer quickly coming to an end. Even though hot dogs and hamburgers will be put to bed until next summer, partying certainly doesn’t end with the warm weather. It’s called football season—and people gather to watch the games on their HD Plasmas nearly every weekend. Our football favorites have been hard at work on the off-season to make sure you get your Direct TV NFL Ticket’s worth.

I had the opportunity to sit down with James Ihedigbo, safety of the New York Jets, to talk about just what kind of work he's been doing to get ready for this season and what we as non-athletes can take from his regiment to be more physically fit. Obviously none of us are aspiring to have biceps the size of Ihedigo, but we can learn a thing or two from someone whose job it is to exercise and play a sport demanding the greatest in agility and strength. And if you are after the physique of an NFL player, good luck. His mammoth muscles are from some extremely hard work.

The super talented football player comes out of UMass and is in his second year playing in the NFL. James lives by the motto, "To whom much is given, much is expected.” He has never let natural talent stop him from working as hard as humanly possible. He was injured in training camp last summer and was out the remainder of the season so this year is big. That's where the hard work comes into play. Check out James in action in a typical off-season work out:

Now, I'm sure you won't be running to the nearest open field with a 75lb medicine ball and hoisting it over your head, backwards I might add, as James so effortlessly displayed above. So here are some tips from pro-athlete to Joe and Jane Average:

Not all sugar is bad for you. Some are naturally present in everyday foods; lactose and galactose for example, are organic to milk. However, the sugars that are present in most fruit juices and concentrates were added in a factory and are bad for you. Now, I can easily go the route of all of the potential damaging effects added sugar will do to your health, etc. (did you know that cancer cells thrive in sugar?) but, I won’t. Sugars that are added to our food simply undermines our overall well being.

The added sugar from four ounces of a generic cranberry juice cocktail (four ounces is half the suggested serving. See “Nutrition Facts” image) kept me wide awake until 3 a.m. It is however, important to note that I don’t usually consume fluids with my meals so I drank the “natural juice cocktail” afterwards. Today, I feel, well, “unfruitful” and whatever claims the front of this juice label has made (“a very low sodium food”) have been weakened by an unproductive night’s rest, a direct contributor to a person’s overall well being. How is it that a glass, half full of supposedly healthy juice can interfere with my sleep? Let’s see what’s in it:

Cyclists are most known for their unwavering focus on heart health and pedal cadence, but researchers are finding that there is a potential risk of bone density loss when exercising on their bikes.

It’s almost like a war between cyclists and their bones, as they often experience breaks and fractures from accidents and falls, but this time, the war got personal when Andrew Coggan, a cyclist, told the LA Times that he has been recently diagnosed with low bone density.

“Sometimes athletes in their late 20s and early 30s will come in for a femur or a hip fracture, and they’ll be surprised because the fall was really not that bad,” said Dr. Max Testa to the LA Times, a sports medicine physician at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City who routinely treats elite cyclists.  “But we’ll look at the X-rays and see that there is some osteopenia [lower-than-normal bone density] there.”

So why do cyclists experience bone loss?

How many nutritional supplements are you taking? If you are a veteran of the local vitamin store, you could be taking up to 10 different pills depending on your needs. Here is a question though, how many drops are you taking? What if a drop or two of a certain substance could replace many if not all your supplements? The hippest and newest thing out of the Miami nutritional world, the O2 Spa Bar, released their new Liquid Oxygen drops to the market. They may have just stumbled upon the fountain of youth or something close to it. Scientific claims have been made that the supplement improves health and mental well-being. Oxygen, being a necessary intake of all our lives, is the miracle ingredient.

Although most vegetarians are relatively healthy, a nutritionally balanced and protein rich diet may be deficient for some. Enzymes and amino acids, found in meat and dairy products are essential and aren't naturally produced by the body.

ElementBars.com lets users design their own custom supplement bars by selecting organic and conventional ingredients and then naming their bar! Each supplement bar is hand made, packaged, and then labeled with its custom bar name and nutritional information. Web users, can "build a bar" directly from their browser by first choosing a bar type (chewy or crispy) and then selecting ingredients. There is even an option to substitute almond butter instead of peanut (assuming you choose chewy, my favorite.)

Adequate water consumption is essential for our survival. Water boosts our metabolism and can even help you to shed pounds. But for many people, plain drinking water is just simply, too plain.

Here are three varieties of delicious and refreshing, all natural sparkling spring waters made with pure fruit juices and other natural botanicals.

Solixir sparkling beverages were developed by a herbalist and nutritionist. Each can contains over 1,700mg of standardized botanicals. Botanicals are substances derived from plants and consists of healthy roots, flowers and fruits.

The U.S. Open kicked off today with a win from Roger Federer (but are you really surprised?) And since tennis is associated with fitness, health and an active lifestyle, Evian has continued its partnership for the 24th year to be the official bottled water at the event. In addition to the continued partnership, they have also kicked off their "Live Young" PR campaign. Have you seen these commercials? It is absolutely brilliant marketing!

Anything that makes us bigger, stronger and leaner must be worth checking out. Gaspari Nutrition’s approach to body-building nutrition supplements is part of the reason so many people prefer it. The brand, built by body builder Rich Gaspari (nicknamed the “Dragonslayer”), developed nine years ago. His well-known reputation as winner of Mr. America, Mr. Universe and 1st Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Champion helped the Gaspari brand to practically market itself.

There’s only one strength enhancer that’s Harvard tested and Harvard approved. And if we’re going on SAT scores, Force Factor must have scored a perfect 2400 to have been good enough for the Harvard Crew Team. They used Force Factor in 2004 to help the championship team to increase their endurance and strength when they couldn’t find a product to do the job.

Force Factor is a more natural way to bulk up. It’s made of amino acids that help move more oxygen into your muscles, which in turn creates extreme muscle growth and strength gains. Or more simply, Force Factor will pump you up. Force Factor doesn’t contain caffeine like most other strength enhancers. In addition, it boasts nitric oxide boosting arginines, a natural dietary substance which have been known to aid healing woulds, remove waste products from the body and potentially has heart benefits.

When we think about factors leading to a longer and healthier life for ourselves, we usually think of eating right and exercising. However, how often do we really think about consuming vitamins and supplements as a part of a healthy living? We know that eating a balanced meal is not enough which is why Sequel Naturals offers premium, innovative and authentic wellness solutions into their Vega, MacaSure, and ChlorEssence brand.

At Sequel Naturals, they believe in harassing the power of superfoods in its truest and most authentic form. Their products are mostly plant based and in its raw, organic state. More importantly, their plant based sources contain more protein per ounce than any other animal sources. Not only, are we getting more from Sequel Naturals, but we are consuming natural, organic ingredients that are free from toxic chemicals. Here are some of the benefits provided from their brands:

If you are in the market to find a health product to help energize you during your exercise routine or those long exhausting workouts, then GU Energy Gel is the product for you. GU Energy products are specifically formulated to energize your body during exercise.

GU Energy Gel was launched in 1994 in Berkeley, CA. And, today, GU remains the market share leader and the premium gel available to endurance athletes. Thousands of athletes around the world agree that GU works in delivering energy fuel from start to finish as they train.

If you are serious about body building, then IDS (Innovative Delivery Systems) is for you. Designed with you in mind, IDS offers a line of fat burning, weight loss and protein delivery supplements for men and women body builders. Their products do not contain any ephedra or ephedrine and are formulated with whey protein instead.

The IDS products come in three different options: New Whey Liquid Protein, Multi Pro Whey, and Oatmeal & Whey. The New Whey liquid protein comes in a convenient package and ideal for people looking for protein supplement on the go! New Whey delivers 25 grams of pure protein with no carbs or fat in their 2.9 ounce package (retail at $37.99). There is no need of messy mixing with this product. Plus, the New Whey liquid protein comes in these flavors: Acai Berry, Fruit Punch, Grape, Orange, and Blueberry raspberry.

ProCaps Laboratories has been committed to the safest and most effective nutritional supplements since 1979. They were one of the first wellness brands to begin trailblazing in the “early days” of vitamin supplements. The founder, Andrew Lessman, wanted to help educate the medical profession to enhance the quality of life by understanding the need for vitamins. Throughout his journey in cultivating essential vitamins for the consumers, he used his background in biochemistry to create vitamins that not only fit his health needs, but met the needs of athletes and other health professionals, as well.

If you ever had trouble losing weight or desire to trim down on certain areas of your body- then Revolution is ideal for you. Revolution, a new dietary supplement, uses the highest ingredients in their most pure form to help improve your overall health and physique. Revolution Lifestyle is about creating high quality nutritional supplements in correlation to a healthy diet. The concept behind Revolution is defined as a “sudden, complete or marked change in something.”

Revolution offers four very unique supplements to amplify metabolism, suppress appetite, and increase exercise intensity. As a result, these supplements will help with trimming down the abdominal fat and creating a leaner physique when paired with a healthy diet and lifestyle.

It seems as if all of us have too much that needs to be done. As a result, pick-me-ups, such as coffee or caffeinated sodas have become a staple to get us through our never-ending days or long nights. Over the past decade, energy drinks have quickly become the go-to drink for anyone in need of fighting off drowsiness. FRS is a fairly new energy drink that provides the boost you need to go the extra mile; figuratively AND literally.

I love going for a run every morning to start off my day energized and refreshed, so I was excited when I learned about a sports drink that will leave me feeling better than ever - pure coconut water! Who would have thought?

Zico is an all natural, anti-oxidant drink that re-hydrates faster than water and far out weighs the benefits of typical sports drinks. I know I was surprised to learn that you would need to drink 15 regular sports drinks to get as much potassium as one bottle of Zico offers, which is more than what is found in eating one banana. This helps reduce cramping during exercise and allows you to recover faster after. It is also less acidic than most drinks and has zero fat, zero cholesterol and zero added sugar. That’s a lot of healthy zeros!

With dozens of nutrition bars on the market, choosing the best brand can be a daunting task. For active people looking for that extra boost, PR Bars are a great supplement to your daily routine.

PR Bars, or Personal Record bars, uses Fast Burn Nutrition Technology to bars keep insulin levels steady so that the body will use fat stores as an energy source. It might sound complicated, but it’s pretty simple. Essentially, the bars push the body to burn fat faster and build more muscle. The extra lean muscle mass torches even more calories and increases metabolism. All of that equals a healthier, happier you!

There's a brand new recovery drink in the fitness and beverage market that is designed to revive your body unlike other drinks in the same category. Code Blue, taken from the hospital term which means "resuscitate immediately," is an all natural drink targeted for consumption before, during and after stressful activities (i.e. exercise, a night out and frequent traveling.) Code Blue is only 40 calories, 9 grams of sugar and 10 grams of carbs and is free of preservatives and artificial colors. It not only has more electrolytes than most sports drinks, but provides you with the right amount of vitamins and minerals to help you recover quickly, as well as keep you hydrated and balanced.

Here's what's in it:

Got Casein? Because Casein comprises 80% of the protein in cow’s milk, it’s no surprise that scientists realized the benefits of extracting the protein for other commercial products. Micellar casein is the natural form found in milk which is ultra-filtered without chemicals, so it’s guaranteed to be good for your body. Optimum Nutrition’s 100% Casein Protein Powder is one of the leading supplement choices on the market.

Micellar casein prevents the breakdown of muscle. As a slow digesting protein, it forms a gel-like lining in the stomach, which not only allows for a slower release of amino acids, but helps the body to reach peak protein synthesis. In layman's terms, high levels of amino acids promote muscle growth, prevent muscle breakdown, and in turn cells build even more protein.

If you want to give your body a truly healthful and prolonged boost, than FRS is your answer. FRS stands for Free Radical Scavenger and is fueled by quercetin, a powerful antioxidant typically found in fruits. It naturally triggers your body to produce more natural energy and supports your overall health. You would need to eat 40 apples in one sitting to get the same healthful amount of quercetin from one bottle of FRS.

Meet Cellucor, the “Most remarkable sports nutrition in the world”. Cellucor was voted the Best New Brand by Bodybuilding.com. The brand is extremely customer-driven, relying primarily on word of mouth to lead their product campaigns. This marketing agenda combined with the science that drives product research has resulted in highly effective formulas.

Cellucor has vowed their attentiveness to quality over quantity, and as a result the brand has grown through the praise of their supplements. Simply put, people talk about Cellucor products because they work. With such a solid foundation, it’s no wonder why Cellucor’s Thermal Shock is one of the leading weight-loss supplements on the market.

D4 Thermal Shock is a weight-loss breakthrough and the supplemental sequel to D4 Extreme.

Texas-based USP Labs has been a purveyor of sports supplements since the mid-1990s. Their products have been hailed by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts for years, and the company prides themselves on consistently cranking out cutting-edge, revolutionary fitness supplements. Their latest breakthrough product, OxyElite Pro, is a super-charged supplement that promises to do what all other thermogenics have failed to do.

Thermogenics are meant to burn fat, but most products are made from ingredients like green tea and synephrine that yield weak results. USPlabs recognizes that green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants, but the brand knows that it won’t produce the results most health nuts are looking for. That’s why they’ve developed OxyElite Pro, a Super Thermogenic™ made from specially-formulated compounds that are designed to show results – fast.

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand was joined today by two additional partners who pledged their support for Jamba's innovative awareness program, "Team Up for a Health America," which was launched last month with the goal to help raise awareness of the Nation's obesity epidemic.  USA Water Polo and the California Association for Healthy, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) recently joined Jamba Juice and partners, WNBA and Venus Williams, in support of the "Team Up" campaign and to reinforce Team Up's important message about how pledging to make simple changes to eat more healthy and become more active can lead to an overall improved lifestyle.

The U.S. Woman's National Water Polo team recently took home a gold medal win at the FINA World League Super Final making them a formidable competitor to beat in the 2012 Olympics.  "It is great to team up with Jamba Juice to get Americans moving!  As athletes, we are active every day in and out of the pool and we know that what you put into your body is important to your overall performance," said Brenda Villa, 3-Time Olympic Medalist and Member of the USA Women's National Water Polo team. "Jamba Juice provides better-for-you menu solutions, helping to simplify the decision about what to eat.   We hope to get everyone motivated to get into a pool swimming laps -- or otherwise more active -- followed by a visit to their local Jamba Juice store, where they can find products that nourish and replenish their bodies in a more healthy way."

"Our athletes have a mission to engage both youth and adults alike in sports, like water polo, and contribute a significant amount of their time in outreach to inspire others to get fit and eat right," said Jen Rottenberg, CMO, USA Water Polo.  "Our endorsement for 'Team Up' signifies how passionately we feel about this issue. Our athletes and members are proud to lend their voice to Jamba's critical initiative to fight obesity."

CAHPERD works with schools across the state of California to promote physical education and activity and was Jamba's partner in the February 2010 Jamba Jump Day during which over 80,000 people across the state of California jumped rope simultaneously to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most people jumping or skipping rope.  "We share the mission of Jamba Juice to inspire active living and knew from the first time we saw the program, that 'Team Up' was a great way to keep kids engaged in simple activities, they can do with their families and friends," said Drisha Leggitt, Executive Director, CAHPERD.

"When we launched 'Team Up for a Healthy America' we challenged other groups to join us in the education effort to show our nation's youth how easy it is to lead healthier and more active lives," said Susan Shields, Chief Marketing Officer, Jamba Juice Company.  "The partnership of these influential and active lifestyle organizations with our Team Up campaign demonstrates the commitment they have to children and their long-term health and well-being."

Continuing through November, people across the nation looking for ways to enhance their exercise and diet routines, can log onto www.teamupandpledge.com and join a community of like-minded people who are committing to leading more healthy and active lifestyles.  Everyone who pledges can also earn the title of Ambassador of Fitness and win fun prizes.  Pledges include fun and simple activities such as shooting hoops with friends, eating fruit for a snack, or pledging to take the stairs instead of the elevator.  Next week Jamba Juice will give away another 51 NBA gift cards to lucky winners.  Based on the achievement of pledge milestones, Jamba Juice will also provide funding to support schools and communities across the nation in need of playground equipment projects that reinforce the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Fans and friends of Jamba Juice, WNBA, Venus Williams, USA Water Polo, or CAHPERD who are interested in joining the "Team Up" campaign can find more information at www.teamupandpledge.com or by visiting Jamba Juice directly at www.jambajuice.com.

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand was joined today by two additional partners who pledged their support for Jamba's innovative awareness program, "Team Up for a Health America," which was launched last month with the goal to help raise awareness of the Nation's obesity epidemic.  USA Water Polo and the California Association for Healthy, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) recently joined Jamba Juice and partners, WNBA and Venus Williams, in support of the "Team Up" campaign and to reinforce Team Up's important message about how pledging to make simple changes to eat more healthy and become more active can lead to an overall improved lifestyle.

The U.S. Woman's National Water Polo team recently took home a gold medal win at the FINA World League Super Final making them a formidable competitor to beat in the 2012 Olympics.  "It is great to team up with Jamba Juice to get Americans moving!  As athletes, we are active every day in and out of the pool and we know that what you put into your body is important to your overall performance," said Brenda Villa, 3-Time Olympic Medalist and Member of the USA Women's National Water Polo team. "Jamba Juice provides better-for-you menu solutions, helping to simplify the decision about what to eat.   We hope to get everyone motivated to get into a pool swimming laps -- or otherwise more active -- followed by a visit to their local Jamba Juice store, where they can find products that nourish and replenish their bodies in a more healthy way."

"Our athletes have a mission to engage both youth and adults alike in sports, like water polo, and contribute a significant amount of their time in outreach to inspire others to get fit and eat right," said Jen Rottenberg, CMO, USA Water Polo.  "Our endorsement for 'Team Up' signifies how passionately we feel about this issue. Our athletes and members are proud to lend their voice to Jamba's critical initiative to fight obesity."

CAHPERD works with schools across the state of California to promote physical education and activity and was Jamba's partner in the February 2010 Jamba Jump Day during which over 80,000 people across the state of California jumped rope simultaneously to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most people jumping or skipping rope.  "We share the mission of Jamba Juice to inspire active living and knew from the first time we saw the program, that 'Team Up' was a great way to keep kids engaged in simple activities, they can do with their families and friends," said Drisha Leggitt, Executive Director, CAHPERD.

"When we launched 'Team Up for a Healthy America' we challenged other groups to join us in the education effort to show our nation's youth how easy it is to lead healthier and more active lives," said Susan Shields, Chief Marketing Officer, Jamba Juice Company.  "The partnership of these influential and active lifestyle organizations with our Team Up campaign demonstrates the commitment they have to children and their long-term health and well-being."

Continuing through November, people across the nation looking for ways to enhance their exercise and diet routines, can log onto www.teamupandpledge.com and join a community of like-minded people who are committing to leading more healthy and active lifestyles.  Everyone who pledges can also earn the title of Ambassador of Fitness and win fun prizes.  Pledges include fun and simple activities such as shooting hoops with friends, eating fruit for a snack, or pledging to take the stairs instead of the elevator.  Next week Jamba Juice will give away another 51 NBA gift cards to lucky winners.  Based on the achievement of pledge milestones, Jamba Juice will also provide funding to support schools and communities across the nation in need of playground equipment projects that reinforce the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Fans and friends of Jamba Juice, WNBA, Venus Williams, USA Water Polo, or CAHPERD who are interested in joining the "Team Up" campaign can find more information at www.teamupandpledge.com or by visiting Jamba Juice directly at www.jambajuice.com.

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand was joined today by two additional partners who pledged their support for Jamba's innovative awareness program, "Team Up for a Health America," which was launched last month with the goal to help raise awareness of the Nation's obesity epidemic.  USA Water Polo and the California Association for Healthy, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) recently joined Jamba Juice and partners, WNBA and Venus Williams, in support of the "Team Up" campaign and to reinforce Team Up's important message about how pledging to make simple changes to eat more healthy and become more active can lead to an overall improved lifestyle.

The U.S. Woman's National Water Polo team recently took home a gold medal win at the FINA World League Super Final making them a formidable competitor to beat in the 2012 Olympics.  "It is great to team up with Jamba Juice to get Americans moving!  As athletes, we are active every day in and out of the pool and we know that what you put into your body is important to your overall performance," said Brenda Villa, 3-Time Olympic Medalist and Member of the USA Women's National Water Polo team. "Jamba Juice provides better-for-you menu solutions, helping to simplify the decision about what to eat.   We hope to get everyone motivated to get into a pool swimming laps -- or otherwise more active -- followed by a visit to their local Jamba Juice store, where they can find products that nourish and replenish their bodies in a more healthy way."

"Our athletes have a mission to engage both youth and adults alike in sports, like water polo, and contribute a significant amount of their time in outreach to inspire others to get fit and eat right," said Jen Rottenberg, CMO, USA Water Polo.  "Our endorsement for 'Team Up' signifies how passionately we feel about this issue. Our athletes and members are proud to lend their voice to Jamba's critical initiative to fight obesity."

CAHPERD works with schools across the state of California to promote physical education and activity and was Jamba's partner in the February 2010 Jamba Jump Day during which over 80,000 people across the state of California jumped rope simultaneously to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most people jumping or skipping rope.  "We share the mission of Jamba Juice to inspire active living and knew from the first time we saw the program, that 'Team Up' was a great way to keep kids engaged in simple activities, they can do with their families and friends," said Drisha Leggitt, Executive Director, CAHPERD.

"When we launched 'Team Up for a Healthy America' we challenged other groups to join us in the education effort to show our nation's youth how easy it is to lead healthier and more active lives," said Susan Shields, Chief Marketing Officer, Jamba Juice Company.  "The partnership of these influential and active lifestyle organizations with our Team Up campaign demonstrates the commitment they have to children and their long-term health and well-being."

Continuing through November, people across the nation looking for ways to enhance their exercise and diet routines, can log onto www.teamupandpledge.com and join a community of like-minded people who are committing to leading more healthy and active lifestyles.  Everyone who pledges can also earn the title of Ambassador of Fitness and win fun prizes.  Pledges include fun and simple activities such as shooting hoops with friends, eating fruit for a snack, or pledging to take the stairs instead of the elevator.  Next week Jamba Juice will give away another 51 NBA gift cards to lucky winners.  Based on the achievement of pledge milestones, Jamba Juice will also provide funding to support schools and communities across the nation in need of playground equipment projects that reinforce the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Fans and friends of Jamba Juice, WNBA, Venus Williams, USA Water Polo, or CAHPERD who are interested in joining the "Team Up" campaign can find more information at www.teamupandpledge.com or by visiting Jamba Juice directly at www.jambajuice.com.

Although avocados are most likely famous for their annual appearance in Super Bowl party guacamole, most people are not aware of the amazing health and beauty benefits this fruit beholds. While avocados used to have a poor reputation due to its 85% fat content, researchers have recently dispelled myths about this fruit. Currently, avocados are known as a super fruit that excels in nutrition, heart health, skin, hair, and being a tasty complement to ordinary dishes.

Avocados are perfect for anyone who is engaging in an active lifestyle. With the spring and summer months, you now have more opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and exercise outside. To complement your fitness routine, a simple avocado snack can provide you with key nutrients to fuel your body. Avocados have over 13 vitamins including vitamins A, C, D, E and B vitamins. Additionally, it has good fats, which are essential in providing energy to the body for the ultimate workout.

If that isn’t enough of a reason to fully add avocados into your diet, they are also known to provide tremendous natural beauty remedies. It can enhance and remedy anything from puffy eyes, dry skin, and hair. This fruit also can create a low maintenance mask to rejuvenate your skin. The only ingredient is the avocado, which you mash and spread evenly on your face, then let sit for 15 minutes. This is perfect if you have dry or sensitive skin that may react negatively to harsh chemicals.

Of course, they are a tasty, nutritious addition to some of your simple salads, soups, and entrée’s. For new recipes to incorporate this nutritious super fruit into your diet, visit Avocado.org  to experiment with some delicious treats.

How do you use this super fruit as a health benefit? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.