Does anyone have any best practices or experience with worksite (or any site) interventions to improve the nutrition and profit of vending?

Fit 2 Live and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Pulaski County Cooperative Extension Service sponsored a free Vegetable Gardening 101 Workshop.  The workshop took place during the Argenta Arts Festival.  All ages were welcome.  Participants learned vegetable…

Preschool providers attending the Early Childhood Conference "Get Movement Into Your Classroom and Add Sizzle to Your Circle" held at St. Petersburg College on Saturday, August 18 received a bonus gift. In the breakout session taught by Eileen Hodges of the Early Learning Coalition, they received the Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life curriculum.…

For many families, back to school means getting back into a routine.  Waking up earlier, doing homework, and coordinating car pools can be quite the adjustment after the idle days of summer. With all the rushing and organizing, one thing families should be sure to do is eat a healthy breakfast every…

The Argenta Community Garden that you see here is one of thirteen community gardens in North Little Rock.  The community…

Added sugar in our foods is a contributor to obesity and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are the largest source of added sugars in the diet of U.S. youth. Consuming these beverages increases the intake of calories—a factor potentially contributing to obesity among youth nationwide. According to the CDC,…

The majority of U.S. adults consume more than double the CDC recommended amount of maximum sodium. Excessive sodium, usually consumed in the form of hidden salt in food, contributes to health problems such as hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. Unfortunately, the solution to reducing sodium intake is not as…

Tomorrow, August 1st, is National Girlfriends Day, a time to celebrate all the important women in your life. Here are tips to help make the health, safety, and quality of life of you and your friends a priority:

Exercise together. Physical activity is important for your…

Mayor Patrick H. Hays awards a Fit 2 Live Community Garden grant to the People Tree is a local organization that supports urban farming.  The People Tree is one of several local…

You may have noticed, but it’s really hot outside! We’re most at risk for dehydration during the summer months when we’re outside, sweating and being active in the heat. Approximately 70 percent of the human body is composed of water. Water is the basis of all life and is essential to our survival. It also helps…

"Access to safe, clean drinking water is an essential component of health," says Zachary Taylor, City of Clearwater, Florida  Wellness Specialist.  (Pictured at left with a retrofitted water fountain) Creating this access has been a priority for the city and for Zach as he has overseen the installation of over 20…

The North American Blueberry Council, together with the US Department of Agriculture, have proclaimed the month of July as National Blueberry Month. This popular berry can be used in many tasty summer treats, like fruit salad, fruit trifle, or on their own with a little light whipped cream. 

The…

As part of our  commitment to making the healthiest choice the easiest choice, Fit 2 Live offers healthy food options at City meetings and events.  Here we have a sumptuous bowl of fruit that was served at a City Council meeting in celebration of Food…

To beat the heat, many Americans will be flocking to movie theaters across the country to view the latest summer blockbusters. But before you order that fountain soda, popcorn, and candy combo, you may want to check out their super sizes and rethink your purchase.

According to the CDC’s…

Promoting a well workplace model that sets an example for other organizations and the community to follow, the City of Clearwater is the FIRST city government in Pinellas County to pass a wellness policy for its employees!  The City of Clearwater will now establish a Wellness Committee to plan, develop,…

The Grand Opening of the Azalea Fresh Market is coming up soon- - July 7th, 2012!

The Azalea Community Saturday Fresh Market will be located at the Azalea Recreation Center, located in northwest St. Petersburg - in the Tyrone area. The market will have fresh produce, arts n’ crafts,…

Back in 2010, a whopping 90.6% of adults surveyed in Pinellas County, Florida said they had not met the daily recommendation for fruit and vegetable consumption in the last 30 days.  Read about this and many other interesting survey results in the CPPW Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System…

Two important partners with Public Health Departments’ Communities Putting Prevention to Work Obesity Prevention Initiative, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Working Partnerships USA, recently submitted op-eds to the San Jose Mercury News.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) represents more than 375 Silicon Valley employers. On June 6 SVLG announced the launch of “Let’s Move Silicon Valley Businesses” at its Health Happens in the Workplace event. This represents a new effort…

Fit 2 Live helped the Dark Hollow community celebrate Dark Hollow Day.  The day was filled with fun, festivities and a parade.  It was a wonderful opportunity for sharing information about healthy eating and…

Mostly everyone has been touched in some way by the struggling economy. As a result, we are all looking for ways to stretch those dollars. A program taking place this summer can help!  Florida's Summer BreakSpot program offers free healthy breakfasts, lunch and snacks to anyone under 18 all…