Starting Over at 50 Years Old
Everyone’s talking these days about how eagerly Gen Y is embracing entrepreneurship. But you don’t hear nearly as much about the other demographic that’s also pursuing business ownership, driven more by purpose than passion.
Top Trends in Franchising for 2011
Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending “weighs in” on new franchise trends that he foresees for this year and beyond.
“As part of our research prior to the launch of Fresh Healthy Vending in 2010 we did substantial research into the trends most likely to impact the franchise industry in the years ahead and the following is a ‘snapshot’ of what we found” notes Backer. Key franchising trends that we indentified fell into several categories but we see these three particular ones enjoying 7-10 years of robust growth before we start seeing any market saturation.
Innovative healthy food offerings
“Green” products and services
Health and wellness businesses
Tips for Kids Healthy Eating
When it comes to weight, it is a sensitive issue when it comes to teenagers; it is something that is hard to broach. It is hard to deal for parents on how to let their kids know what they want to tell them, without making them feel bad about their size and weight; excessive anxiety may lead to anorexia or bulimia.
The shift of making the kids choose eating healthy snacks than junk foods is not instant. You cannot simply drag them to a fresh vending machine and ask them to eat this and that, without making them feel bad. It would be much wiser if you start by talking to your kids about healthy food choices, the good effects contrary to the bad effects of junk foods in terms of health. Before going out, it would be better if you will make a deal with them that you will try the foods from a fresh healthy vending machine rather than regular vending machines. It will give them a good amount of excitement to try healthy snacks and feel good about themselves.
Catholic Schools in the USA Commends the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
President Barrack Obama found an ally with the Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) after signing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Unlike other organization doubtful of the said bill, CCUSA lauded the bill last week because it will improve the quality of meals sold in schools and vending machines will strengthen nutrition programs serving young children across the nation. We have been looking for healthier vending options for some time and now this bill will now push private and religious base schools to keep step with federal guidelines.
Healthier Snacks and Exercise in Schools
As more schools become aware of the importance of a fresh healthy vending machine in encouraging students to eat healthy foods and become more active, most of them eliminate sodas from their vending machine and replace them with fresh healthy vending options. It is a good thing that schools where kids usually spend every day of their life have become involve in the fight against obesity, acknowledging how important exercise and healthy eating habits and choices to a child’s health.
American Diet: A Boost to the Whole Grain and Healthy Food Industry
With the rise in obesity rate across the US, the Obama administration is keen on combating the most serious epidemic in America by enjoining every Americans to live a healthy lifestyle. Concerted effort made by the government, educational institutions, health advocates, private organizations, and corporates with new healthy food companies proliferating across the country.
Obesity if not prevented can cause detrimental effects leading to serious illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. It can also give psychosocial consequences such as low self esteem and depression. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions shows that 12.5 million American kids whose ages range from 2 to 9 years are obese making up 17% percent of the population which triples the percentage three decades earlier.
School Nutrition Programs Welcomes Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Local schools have been struggling to improve their feeding program to students for years. With increasing rate in obesity, educational institutions are enjoined to provide healthy meals for students; however, it is a given fact that serving nutritious food in school cafeterias and vending machines entails higher costs. And with the passage of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, school nutrition programs are expected to benefit from it.
The biggest boost in the school’s nutrition programs is the increase in the amount of money to be given to the National School Lunch Program. The districts will get about 6-cents increased per child, a welcome relief from the federal government in 30 years. The Department of Agriculture will oversee the administration of the bill and will be responsible for crafting new school nutrition standards.
U.S. Largest Market for Whole Grain, High Fiber Foods
SAN JOSE—A rising consumer interest in health and fitness conscious will help the global market for whole grain and high fiber foods reach $24 billion by 2015, according to a new market report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. The report suggests unhealthy lifestyles and poor dietary habits have heightened concerns about obesity, cardiovascular and other diseases, leading consumers to spurn processed foods.
The report, “Whole Grain and High Fiber Foods: A Global Strategic Business Report” predicts the growing popularity of healthier, natural and fat-free whole grain/high fiber foods and baked products will provide the required growth impetus in the medium-to-long term.
Wootan: Hunger-Free Kids Act will have big impact
Margo Wootan had seen the story I wrote last week about the limited benefits of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which President Obama signed yesterday. The director for nutrition policy for the Center for Science in the Public Interest said the article read like a foodie wrote it. She was smiling as she said that. There was no malice in her voice, but the subtext seemed clear: My foodie instincts — and others like mine — can’t grasp the deeper complexities of this new law.
“It’s just too simplistic to judge this bill by the money because there are all of these no-cost reforms,” she told me after the presidential signing ceremony at Harriet Tubman Elementary School, “that will help to insure that there is more healthy food in school lunches and breakfasts.”
Ways to Maintain Healthy Eating Habits for Couples with Children
Although couples are still able to maintain healthy eating habits after their first child arrives, they tend to falter on the routine after the birth of the second child. The presence of colorful cereals and other dairy products tend to dominate the household menus rather than munching on more vegetables and fruits. Somehow, this framework impacts children’s perspectives in terms of which foods are nutritious and which needs to be removed.
Here are some ways to get you and your family back on the right track: