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Austin Healthy Living and Good Eating Expo Sets Speakers Schedule and Adds Sponsors and Vendors

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Healthy Living and Good Eating Expo on May 4, 2013 Adds Speakers, Sponsors and Vendors.

Austin, TX (USA), April 29, 2013 — The Healthy Living and Good Eating Expo announced today a full day of credentialed speakers, seven sponsors and more than 60 vendors for their Saturday May 4, 2013 event which will be held at 7601 Burnet Rd. from 10am – 8pm.

The Austin Healthy Living and Good Eating Expo will feature Healthy and Natural Products, Services, Food, Snacks, and Activities. The Expo offer an educational and speaker series on numerous topics including; Diabetes, Healthy Living, exercise, the effect of sleep on health and other sessions from accredited speakers (see the seminar list here: http://mycityshows.com/cities-shows ). The event is sponsored by Austin’s’ Incubation Station which will be bringing its top portfolio companies, and other Austin area organizations and companies including; the Round Rock Express, Natural Grocers, The Living Clay Company, Capital Kitchens, Happy Hemp and Food Matters.

The Speakers and Session Topics will include:
Kim Wandle, Investor Education Coordinator, Texas State Securities Board. Kim has been employed at the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) for over 28 years. “Avoiding Investment Fraud”

Beth Boebel, faculty member at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts “Cooking, Spices and Disease Prevention”

Jennifer Mejias, B.S. Nutritional Science and Dietetics, American Diabetes Association Speakers Bureau of Central Texas “Food Is Not the Enemy: Foods to Keep You on Track with Diabetes without restricting your diet.”

“Dr. Mara Karpel, Licensed clinical psychologist and radio show host (Sunday at 7pm CT in Austin on 96.3FM & 1370AM and on the web – on live-stream & podcast: TalkRadio1370am.com.) ” Dr. Mara Karpel, will discuss her mind-body approach to avoiding burnout and improving caregiver wellness.”

Pam Grove, MS, RD, LD, Natural Grocers “Natural Foods for Optimal Health”

Bruce Wayne Meleski, Ph.D., published educator and owner of Intellibed Austin
”Sleep: The Third Leg of Wellness” and” Vibration Rhythms for Life”

Maryum Mitchell, M.Ed. and BS, Associate Manager, Administration, American Diabetes Association “Resources Available from the American Diabetes Association for Diabetics and Pre-Diabetics”

Julie Hutchison, Owner & Creator of Chocolate Shaman “Could Chocolate Actually be good for me?”

Janet Freedman, RN, Diabetes Education Program ”Intro to Diabetes”

Dr. Marlene Merritt, LAc, DOM (NM), CAN “Avocado And Avocadon’t: Clearing Up What’s Wrong With Current Food Recommendations”

Austin Atkins, RRT, CRT, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. B.S. in Respiratory Care “How to motivate oneself in order to achieve a better, healthier life via fitness and health”

Sonja Das, The Bra Lady “Bad bra’s can be more than a pain in the neck.”

Vendors for the May 4 event include: The American Diabetes Association, AOMA /graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Arbonne International Representatives, Atlas Holistic Wellness Center, Austin Gourmet Imports, Avery Ranch Chiropractic, Bath Planet by Paradise, Bolo Patisserie, Bunkerskin Medical Aesthetics, CapTel Captioned Telephones Representatives, Chick – Fil – A Austin, doTERRA Representatives, Dr. Mara Karpel, Drink Daily Greens Representatives, Essential Bodywear, LLC, The Georgetown Pecan Company, GoDance, Golden Waters of Tea, Good Pop, Greenling, Happy Hemp, Intellibed Austin, It Works! Global Representatives, Juice Plus Representatives, Laurence Egle CFP, Life Span Global Representatives, Lifestyle Transformation Fitness, The Living Clay Company, medifastcenters.com, Merritt Wellness Center, Nana Moo, Natural Grocers &Vitamin Cottage Austin Representatives, Novo Corp. Representatives, NYR Organics Representatives, o Baby! Originals, O3 Skincare Representatives, OLD FACTORY SOAP COMPANY, Powers Family Wellness, Rita’s Water Ice Representatives, The Round Rock Express, Sue Castle Bio-Mat representative, The Chocolate Shaman, The Hearty Vegan, The Jelly Queens, Thrive Life Representatives, Treasured Earth Foods, United Healthcare Community Plan of Texas Representatives, Wondercide/Holmes Integrated Pest Management and Yoga Yoga & Natural Epicurean. Incubation Station Portfolio Companies represented will include: Austin EastCiders , World Peas, GoodSeed Burgers, Primizie Snacks, Thunderbird Energetica, Sanderson Foods, Dude Products, Raven + Lilly, Criquet and Verb.

Portions of the gate receipts, and food and monetary donations will be accepted benefiting Mobile Loaves and Fishes and the Food Pantry which provides meals to home-bound and underprivileged families and individuals throughout the Austin. For a limited time, discount admission vouchers will be available on the http://www.MyCityShows.com web site. Senior citizens, above the age of 65, will be admitted free. Admission is $3 per person and $5 per family. Discounted admission is available with Food Donation.

The Expo will be hosted off of Burnet Road, at the Wozniak Community Center, the Gymnasium and on the grounds of the campus of the St. Louis School (Across from the Northcross Mall at 7601 Burnett Road, Austin, TX 78757) on May 4, 2013 from 10:00AM to 8:00PM.

Health information and educational sessions will be offered from 10am – 5pm with speakers including educators from the American Diabetes Associations, Registered Nurse Educators, and a biometrics expert.

Senior citizens, above the age of 65, will be admitted free. Admission is $3 per person and $5 per family or appropriate food donation to the Food Pantry and Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

About My City Shows:
My City Shows is an Austin, TX based Event Management Company focused on bringing unique personal contact events to communities which benefit local vendors and charitable causes.
Through our community friendly events, local vendors of products and services can have the opportunity to meet with new prospective customers and consumer have access to local suppliers of goods and services in a convenient venue from which they can sample and buy from local vendors while also assisting local non-profits.

About Incubation Station:
Incubation Station is an accelerator for market-validated CPG (consumer product goods) companies. We give entrepreneurs access to vital resources needed to succeed, including dedicated mentorship from industry experts and entrepreneurs, as well as the education, connections and growth funding required for companies to achieve optimal success through rapid and sustainable growth.

Incubation Station Portfolio companies participate in an intensive, 12-14 week mentoring program designed to maximize commercialization and success. Our goal is to make Austin “the place for consumer product companies” by educating and connecting entrepreneurs who want to effectively start-up and compete in this market. Select portfolio companies profiles follow.

About Happy Hemp:
Happy Hemp is an Austin, TX based company spreading the gift of good health in the form of raw and toasted hemp seeds. Happy Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritious and delicious foods on earth. Just a sprinkle of Happy Hemp elevates any meal to super-food status by adding nutty goodness and a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and essential amino and heart healthy fatty acids to any meal. Happy Hemp is more than just a seed, it is a way of life. Life is short– live happy! http://www.happy-hemp.com

Press & Media Contact:
Michael Romanies
FUEL Marketing and Sales
P.O. Box 201269
Austin, TX 78720 – USA
(512) 832-9995
MikeR@Fuelmarketingandsales.com
http://www.FuelMarketingandSales.com

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Kid Authors Celebrate National Nutrition Month With New Kid Smoothie Recipe Book

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Smoothie recipes created by kids for kids are accompanied with fun poetry in a new book called “My First Smoothie Recipe Book” by Ponn Sabra and her three kid authors, The Sabra Sisters. The book launched on March 23, 2013 through Amazon.com.

Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 2013 – Best-selling author and blogger Ponn Sabra and her three kid authors and bloggers, JuJu (12), GiGi (11) and JoJo (9) released ‘My First Smoothie Recipe Book’ [http://eathealthyplayhard.com/smoothiebook], Book #1 of the Children Can Cook Cookbook series. Released on March 23, 2013 the cookbook aims to prevent childhood obesity during National Nutrition Month.

Smoothies Made By Kids For Kids

‘My First Smoothie Recipe’ is a 35-page cookbook with 26 smoothie recipes, each created by the Sabra Sisters. Fun educational poems introduce kids to the benefits of the six different chapters: Citrus, Berry, Vegetable, Dairy and Yogurt.

Research shows that children who cook [http://eathealthyplayhard.com/children-who-cook-eat-healthier-have-higher-self-esteem] eat healthier and have higher self-esteem. In the attempt to prevent childhood obesity and build critical life skills, the Sabra Sisters are sharing their love of cooking through this new kids illustrated cookbook series.

Best-Selling Children’s Health and Nutrition Book

In its opening day, ‘My First Smoothie Recipe Book’ already ranked #1 in multiple targeted categories on Amazon, such as:

* Children’s Health

* Children’s Diet and Nutrition

* Children’s Cooking

* Children’s Sports and Activities

Five-star reviews share benefits the Sabra’s did not anticipate, such as:

* “Not just for kids” from a best-selling recipe book author who used to teach kids cooking classes,

* “Awesome Smoothie Recipes!” from a health-conscious male, and

* “Great book for many non-dairy smoothies” from a mom of young daughters who shares that this book is great for families with allergies.

Free Bonus Gifts For Kids

To further interest kids to start cooking, the Sabra’s offer free bonus gifts with the purchase of this book, such as:

* An audio recording of the Sabra’s narrating each smoothie poem,

* Coloring pages for each of the food cartoons in the book, and

* The opportunity for other kids to have their unique recipes or stories featured in upcoming titles in the Children Can Cook Cookbook series.

‘My First Smoothie Recipe Book’ is now available through Amazon.com in the kindle format. During the official launch from March 23 -27, 2013, the book will be available for free in digital format for kindle readers. Kindle copies are available at http://eathealthyplayhard.com/smoothiebook

Contact:
Ponn Sabra
Ponn International
5655 East La Palma Avenue, Suite 140
Los Angeles, CA
203-599-0305
howdy@eathealthyplayhard.com
http://eathealthyplayhard.com

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Rapid Nutrition Appoints New Board Member

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Australian natural healthcare company Rapid Nutrition has appointed Vaidy Nateshan to its board of directors.

Nerang, Queensland, March 08, 2012 – Mr Nateshan’s career includes work in both the operational and strategic aspects of a wide range of industries ranging from oil and gas, Information Technology, business consulting and pharmaceuticals.

Having travelled extensively, he has worked in over 30 countries and executed and managed strategic alliances in over 12 countries, which includes managing a joint venture in China and setting up marketing operations in the Middle East.

He has also managed manufacturing, marketing and financial operations for companies in India, South East Asia and the Middle East.

Rapid Nutrition managing director Simon St Ledger says Mr Nateshan was instrumental in the recent acquisition of Indian manufacturing company Cheminnova, and with his specific experience within the healthcare sector, will prove to be extremely beneficial for the company.

“Mr Nateshan’s extensive experience in business consulting and pharmaceuticals will assist the company to grow both its offering and client base,” Mr St Ledger says.

“His appointment is key in enabling Rapid Nutrition to position itself as a world leader in natural healthcare as he has been identified as a business turnaround expert and a keen strategist.

“Having held senior management positions in his career, Mr Nateshan has served as a very useful interface between the expectations of the investor and the customer and will be invaluable as a director of our board.”

Mr Nateshan says his immediate plans are to meet with several key banks to investigate future finance options.

“Through my career I developed an aptitude to raising equity and debt capital in multiple countries and I intend to actively seek more revenues for capital raising for the company,” Mr Nateshan says.

“Through this I hope to build the profile of Rapid Nutrition and raise more awareness about the brand and products internationally.”

Rapid Nutrition recently announced its intention to list on the Deutsche Börse’s Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The listing proposal will be presented to Rapid Nutrition shareholders for final approval in the coming weeks with the aim of a company roll up into a UK based public limited company to be completed soon after.

For more information on the board members visit www.rapid-nutrition.com

For all media enquiries contact Bruce Nelson on +61 (0) 423 403 44 or media@rapid-nutrition.com

About Rapid Nutrition
Rapid Nutrition is a natural healthcare company focused on the research, development and production of a range of life science products.

The company was established on the back of its successful and proven weight loss supplement range which is exported worldwide, and now offers consumers a growing range of health and wellbeing solutions to meet existing and emerging societal health concerns, as well as a providing number of wider services to the life sciences industry.

Contact:
Bruce Nelson
Zakazukha Marketing Communications
3 Eden Court
Nerang, Queensland 4220
+61 7 5596 6634
bruce@zakazukha.com
http://www.zakazukha.com

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Innocent Vitamins Refutes Innocent Drinks’ Trademark Claim

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Founder, Dawn Reid, refutes the breach of trademark claim made by Innocent Drinks and reveals the timeline of events from starting the company, launching the product and applying for trademark protection.

West Sussex, UK, March 09, 2011 — Recent claims made by Fresh Trading Ltd, manufacturers of Innocent smoothies and majority-owned by The Coca Cola Company, regarding trademark infringement by Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd are refuted by the company’s founder, Mrs Dawn Reid. As pointed out to Fresh Trading’s lawyers, Fresh Trading does not have a trademark in Class 5 over the word ‘innocent’ in respect of vitamin supplements. It is noteworthy that Fresh Trading only applied for a trademark covering vitamins at the end of January 2011, five months after Innocent Vitamins’ children’s multivitamin was launched and available for sale.

Following substantial research into the children’s vitamin market, in June 2010 Mrs Reid launched Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd. She wanted to bring to market a multivitamin and mineral supplement that she was happy to give to her own children, completely free of any sugars, sweeteners or additives. This idea meant departing from the market norm which was to produce chewable vitamins for children that often contain additives, sugars, artificial sweeteners, bulking and gelling agents.

The name chosen – Innocent Vitamins – reflects the absence of additives and communicates the nature of the product and the choice of name was, itself, entirely innocent. The use of a common English word like ‘innocent’ has been adopted by numerous brand owners and attracts limited trademark protection as it is used to describe a product of unadulterated nature.

The adoption by Fresh Trading of the common word ‘innocent’ does not give it a monopoly in relation to goods outside those for which it has sought and obtained trademark protection. As pointed out to Fresh Trading’s lawyers, their recent application for a trademark in Class 5 covering vitamins has all the appearance of a business which regrets that it did not seek trademark protection in relation to vitamin products, and has now identified a product which might prevent it from diversifying into that field. It is Innocent Vitamins’ opinion that Fresh Trading now seems to be claiming infringement unfairly in order to remove this obstacle to their possible future business plans.

Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition ( http://www.innocentvitamins.co.uk ) has filed its own trademark application in order to recognise the rights it has already acquired under common law. Fresh Trading’s lawyers wrote to Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition on 14 Feb 2011, just two weeks after Fresh Trading had applied for a Class 5 trademark in relation to vitamins, claiming trademark infringement on a trademark that Fresh Trading has not been granted.

Innocent Vitamins maintains its position that there is no confusion, or likelihood of confusion, with Innocent smoothies. Both the point of sale packaging and http://www.innocentvitamins.co.uk make it abundantly clear that the product was developed by Mrs Reid, inspired by her two children as depicted in photographs on the product packaging, the company website and advertising. Smoothie drinks and vitamin supplements in a capsule form are two distinctly different products.

It is worth noting that in the UK and EU, there are many brand owners using the word ‘innocent’ as listed by the Intellectual Property Office http://www.ipo.gov.uk for the UK and http://www.oami.europa.eu for European trademarks.

“I genuinely believe that my company can peacefully coexist with Innocent smoothies, and I would be delighted to meet up with them as we have already offered,” stated Mrs Reid. “My aim has always been to bring a healthy, sugar and additive free vitamin supplement to market and I am delighted with the positive response I have received from parents, shop owners and, most importantly, children.”

“Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd has not been notified of any court proceedings by Fresh Trading Ltd, nor is it the wish of Innocent Vitamins to enter into court proceedings. We look forward to existing harmoniously with Fresh Trading Ltd for many years to come and wish them every success with their business.”

About Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd:
The company was launched in June 2010 by Mrs Dawn Reid to provide a healthy, sugar and additive free multivitamin with minerals for children. The product, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, is available online through its website http://www.innocentvitamins.co.uk, selected supermarkets and independent health stores.

Press Release Submitted by: WorldWidePR.net

Press & Media Contact:
Mrs Dawn Reid
Mother and Managing Director
Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd
Camden Orchard, Lewes Road
East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3TA – UK
01342 311838
hello@innocentvitamins.co.uk
http://www.innocentvitamins.co.uk

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Triangle Healthy Vending Offers Healthy Energy Snacks to Forever Fitness Members

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Triangle Healthy Vending, a locally owned independent healthy vending business, has teamed up with Forever Fitness, the area’s premier 24 hour gym, to offer members a quick healthy energy snack to support their workouts.

Raleigh, NC, January 17, 2011 — The early weeks of the new year are a great time to set goals and try new healthy options. Triangle Healthy Vending ( http://www.trianglehealthyvending.com ), a locally owned independent healthy vending business, has teamed up with Forever Fitness ( http://www.foreverfitness.net ), the area’s premier 24 hour gym, to offer members a quick healthy energy snack to support their workouts.

“Triangle Healthy Vending was exactly what we hoped to find when we started looking at nutrition-based vending options ,” says Henry Hicks, Forever Fitness owner and President. “Marc’s vision to help his customers lead a healthier lifestyle with nutritious foods let’s us help our members optimize their workouts by offering energy and nutritional supplements.”

“One of my goals is to offer healthy vending machines in locations where people are looking for foods that support a healthy lifestyle,” says DeWalle. “Forever Fitness is the perfect place because members are already thinking positively about their health.”

Both Forever Fitness locations, in Wakefield Commons & Hwy 401N at Perry Creek Road, North Raleigh, now have Triangle Healthy Vending machines stocked with name-brand products such as CLIF, Odwalla, NRG, Back-to-Nature many more. Triangle Healthy Vending carries only products that are free of preservatives, trans fats, high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors and colors.

“When we started the business I worried it would be difficult to find products that taste great while supporting a healthy lifestyle. When I saw how many affordable, good for you snacks that tasted even better than traditional junk food are available I knew I had something people would like,” says DeWalle.

The tide is turning against the mounting obesity epidemic as more and more Americans become conscious of the food they eat. Triangle Healthy Vending machines are perfect for spots where you need a snack, but shouldn’t see a sugar fueled vending machine, like schools, medical offices, hospitals and health clubs.

The team at Triangle Healthy Vending strives to offer customer service that is as good as their products. Everything Dewalle and his team do, from offering samples of new products to state of the art vending machines with credit & debit card readers, is oriented to make the customer’s life easier. They also offer catered snacks for your next meeting or event, large or small, the team at Triangle Healthy Vending will help you find a selection that everyone will love. You just provide the space, and Triangle Health Vending will handle the details.

About Triangle Healthy Vending:
The largest provider of healthy vending services in central North Carolina, Triangle Healthy Vending offers nutrition based vending services to offices, hospitals, schools, health clubs and other locations. Learn more about the delicious and healthy snacks and drinks Triangle Healthy Vending offers at healthy vending products.

For media inquiries contact Marc Dewalle at marc@trianglehealthyvending.com or 919-638-1267.
Visit Triangle Healthy Vending at http://www.trianglehealthyvending.com/ or on Twitter @TriangleHealthy, and our Facebook Fan Page.

About Forever Fitness:
As Raleigh’s premier 24 hour gym, Forever Fitness works hard to help you meet your fitness goals by providing state of the art equipment in a non-intimidating environment along with expert advice and assistance from degreed and certified personal trainers and staff. Forever Fitness has two convenient North Raleigh and Wake Forest locations.

For media inquiries contact Henry Hicks at 919-453-6360.

Visit Forever Fitness at http://www.ForeverFitness.net or on Twitter @FitnessRaleigh, and their Facebook Fan Page.

Press & Media Contact:
Marc Dewalle
Triangle Healthy Vending, LLC
Raleigh, NC
(919) 638-1267
marc@trianglehealthyvending.com
http://www.trianglehealthyvending.com