As a dietitian, I am asked almost daily about whether a certain food is “bad,” or for tips to help folks achieve quick and unrealistic weight loss. When I first […]
5 in 5: musical DNA, voting in jeans, dropping dieting, NFL commentary, staying in
Each week, Padilla’s Insights + Strategy team stands at the intersection of people, culture and brands to bring you five stories that you can read in five minutes. 1. The […]
How Dogs Can PAWsitively Impact Your Business
A recent study analyzed 12 years of health records from 3.4 million people who did not have history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). They found that those who owned a dog […]
Make Your Product Matter with Menu Modeling
Every March, food and nutrition professionals commemorate National Nutrition Month® to champion the power of proper nutrition. This year’s theme — Go Further with Food — resonates with food and […]
The Future of Social Media in a Health and Wellness-Focused World
We are in the midst of a health and wellness craze, but the truth is, being healthy isn’t a new trend. People have always wanted to be healthy. Just take […]
Five Ways to Engage Your Employees During the Winter Olympic Games
You may have to be an official Olympic sponsor to share those coveted Winter Games hashtags on social media, but your organization can still draw inspiration from the international competition […]
Healthy Lifestyles Aren’t Just for New Year’s Anymore
We are officially in the midst of the holiday season. Thanksgiving leftovers are still settling in our stomachs as Christmas lights are brightening up our streets and our calendars are […]
Staying Sane in the Events and Booze Business
Let’s face it, most of us who work in food and wine do so because we love eating and drinking first and actually working second. I can’t imagine working around […]
Mental Health Checkup
Do you often become stressed if you can’t work? Have you often put work before your hobbies, activities or exercise? Do you often work so much that it has negatively […]
Why We Hit an Afternoon Slump & How to Avoid it
Do you ever feel that 2:30 p.m. slump? I know I do, and I’d feel confident in saying that most of you feel it, too. You’re not alone. While there […]