High Tech Food Tracing, a look at the future

Imagine going to the supermarket and scanning the code on your package of seafood to find out where and when it was caught and when it arrived at the store.  Does this sound like a scene from a science fiction movie?  We shouldn't be surprised that this technology is currently in use and growing.  The implications for thsi technology are many from Food Safety to food knowledge.  Enjoy the article below and be on the look out as you shop for more inforamtion than you ever thought was possible!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/trends/trends-features/hi-im-paul-and-i-caught-your-dinner-food-tracing-takes-off/article2182307/

Its the Quality not the Quantity of Calories

I  like the attached article because it lays out the case for choosing foods based upon their nutritional value versus a calorie comparison in a very clear and logical way.  Finding the right balance for your diet can really make a difffernce and should be an integral part of your total fitness plan.  Diet and Fitensss are partners and the more we know about the diet the better we will be able to take on a great fitness program.

http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Your-Diet-Don-t-Just-Count-Calories-2189347.php#page-1

Fiber’s weight management potential depends on structure

Strides are being made in discovering what types of Fibers have the most impact on weigfht loss. I expect to see much more attention to this topic in the future as diet and exercise will form the core of any great weight loss program and Fitness Clubs have been expanding their reopurces devoted to marketing nutritional supplements. The attached article is a little heavy on the resding side but does highlight how far biology has come and the bright fututre for the nutrition business.




Fiber’s weight management potential depends on structure

Change Clubs - Great Idea

I like the linked article below that was published in the USA Today about Miriam Nelson and he goal to increase Fitness across America through Social Clubs that she is calling Change Clubs.  She is a strong advocate of balancing eating and fitness to live a long and active life.  Part of her recommendation is to participate in strength training three times a week.  I see Miriam;s idea as a natural extnsion of the win,win,win oppportunity for the Fitness Industry.  Consumer's win, the Government wins and the Fitness Industry Wins.  I give Miriam a big thumbs up.

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/diet-nutrition/story/2011-09-13/Change-Clubs-get-moving/50392148/1

Teamwork for Fitness

I like the fact that the top colleges are hiring registered dieticians(RD) to plan food programs for athletes. Please check out the link below. This is a natural extension to a holistic approach to fitness training. The hiring of RDs will be a trend that will become mainstream int he next few years.  It's all part of the Win, Win, Win for the Government, the Industry and the Consumer. 

http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/08/31/sports-dietitians-fueling-top-football-programs/