This New York Times Magazine article demonstrates the rise in prescription stimulant abuse among high school students trying to keep up with the pressures of school and college applications. Douglas Young, a spokesman for the Lower Merion School District outside Philadelphia, best identified the problem and solution, “Straight A’s and high SAT scores look great [...]

The Washington Post reports that former Coke marketing executive, Todd Putman, publicly regrets his contribution to the rise of obesity among Americans during his time at Coca-Cola. To make up for his past mistakes, Putman now advocates for a redistribution of the power and strategy devoted to marketing junk food to sell and promote healthy [...]

Great Video: ‘Unjunk Yourself!’

Published under Health Jun 06, 2012

The Turn the Tide Foundation and Dr. Katz encourage you to ‘Unjunk Yourself’ with this hilarious and adorable music video. The video is the first of a series of music videos that the foundation will release to deliver empowering messages about health, nutrition, and exercise as part of its UnJunk Yourself campaign to empower teens [...]

Years ago on my honeymoon, playing volleyball in the beach in Ko So Moi in Thailand, I was told I tore my ACL and would need surgery. Fortunately I visited Dr. Jordan Metzl, and he helped me heal without surgery. To this date, I do some exercises that help me keep my knees strong. Dr. [...]

Reader’s Digest Recommends KIND

Published under Health, KIND Snacks May 31, 2012

Reader’s Digest calls the snackers of the world to rejoice in the release of KIND’s new Nuts & Spice bars! The bars’ bold spices, like vanilla and ginger, deliver great taste without the need for added sugars. The editors recommended Madagascar Vanilla Almond and Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan as their favorite guilt-free indulgences to get [...]

This June, InStyle recommends KIND as a snack that will “fill up your tank without adding junk to your trunk.” InStyle loves KIND for being “the real deal – all-natural, low-sugar, low-carb – and they taste divine.” It seems like InStyle has really raised the bar on how to slim down for the summer! Spotted [...]

SS+K created a remarkably clever and effective campaign for a Korean-based Pizza chain that deserves recognition.   From their newsletter – make sure to watch their video:

Prevention Magazine awarded KIND Healthy Grains Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters with its Healthy Food Award, affirming that KIND Healthy Grains provide a tasty snack that’s good for you too! Prevention prefers Healthy Grains over other granolas because this healthy snack contains more whole grains and less fat and sugar. Editors enjoyed the crunchy peanut [...]

Check out this excerpt from Town & Country, honoring KIND as one of the hot items at TED!   Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel

After taking a closer look at the Meditalia Olive Tapenade, a Brooklyn Co-op member realizes that there is more behind the spread than just its ingredients.  Check out this well written article to see how PeaceWorks made an impression on Leah Koenig during the debates in Park Slope. Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel [...]