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Shifting the Focus This Holiday Season: Being Thankful for Family, Friends and Doing What You Love

November 22, 2015

6442_10151917403146707_1689663231_nRecently, REI, an outdoor gear and sporting goods retailer, announced that all store locations will be closed on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The company is encouraging employees, customers and the population in general to #optoutside. In other words, enjoy the season by spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Here at Mayesa, we really like this shift in focus and want our fans to get outside and enjoy all nature has to offer. We also want to take this idea a bit farther and encourage you to focus not only on being outside, but also on doing the things that you love with the people you love! (more…)

Categories #optoutside, Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Being Active Outdoors, Being Thankful, Doing the Things You Love, Fall, Health, Health and Fitness, Healthy Choices, Healthy Holiday Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Staying Healthy and Active During the Holidays, Thanksgiving

Fall into the Season! Jumpstart Your Autumn with These Fun Ideas

October 27, 2015

New-Hampshire-fall-foliage-540x358 From the leaves turning colors to the chill in the air and the appearance of jack-o-lanterns everywhere, Fall is definitely in full swing! Here at Mayesa, we love everything about fall, including the opportunities this wonderful season provides. Keep reading for a few tips to make the most out of autumn! (more…)

Categories Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Being Active Outdoors, Cacao, Dark Chocolate, Fall, Health, Health and Fitness, Healthy Chocolate, Healthy Choices, Healthy Eating, Healthy Family Eating, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Snacks, Mayesa Recipes, Nutrition, Organic Cacao, Staying Healthy While Busy

Team Mayesa: Spotlight on Nike Matanza, World Class Triathlete

October 15, 2015

IMG_1241On November 1, 2015, Nike Matanza will compete in the Xterra World Championships in Maui. She has worked incredibly hard to achieve this goal, coming in first overall among women in the recent San Diego Mission Bay Triathlon. It’s hard to believe that only three years ago, Nike was in and out of the ER with ongoing health issues that were difficult to diagnose. It turns out that Nike is battling autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto disease. Her health struggles have made Nike truly appreciate how far she has come since her diagnosis. In fact, Nike has put the disease in remission through dietary and lifestyle changes. (more…)

Categories Active Lifestyle, Athletes, Being Active Outdoors, Glenn and Nike Matanza, Health, Health and Fitness, Healthy Choices, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiring Mayesa Stories, News and Information, Training, Triathlon, Xterra World Championships

Last Minute Vacation Do’s and Don’ts: Make Your Last Vacation Hurrah Fun, Healthy and Active

August 21, 2015

Family vacationWhether you and your family are sneaking in one last vacation before school starts or are already thinking about your Labor Day weekend get-away plans, here are some tips for enjoying the break without completely dumping your healthy habits.  (more…)

Categories Active Lifestyle, Being Active Outdoors, Health, Health and Fitness, Healthy Choices, Healthy Eating, Healthy Family Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Snacks, News and Information, Nutrition, Staying Healthy and Active During Vacation, Staying Healthy During the Summer, Staying Healthy While Busy, Summer Parties, Summertime

Slip into Summer: Five Ways to Have Fun and Be Healthy at Summertime Celebrations

June 30, 2015

Group Of Friends Having Outdoor Barbeque At Home

Ahh… summer — the season for barbecues, pool parties and bonfires at the beach. While all these get-togethers are certainly enjoyable, they can make it challenging to opt for healthy choices for you and your family. Read on for five easy tips to keep all your summertime gatherings fun, healthy and delicious! (more…)

Categories Active Lifestyle, Being Active Outdoors, Health, Healthy Choices, Healthy Eating, Healthy Family Eating, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Snacks, Staying Healthy During the Summer, Summer Parties, Summertime

Spring into Action: Four Ways to Spruce Up Your Healthy Habits

April 16, 2015

bigstock-Family-On-Cycle-Ride-In-Countr-55016255Spring has officially sprung, and with the appearance of colorful blooms and warmer weather comes the opportunity to do some spring cleaning of not only your home and office, but of your body and mind. It’s time to get healthy, be active and have some fun in the great outdoors! (more…)

Categories Active Lifestyle, Being Active Outdoors, Dark Chocolate, Health, Health and Fitness, Healthy Chocolate, Healthy Eating, Healthy Family Eating, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Snacks, Kids Eating Right, Natural Energy Boost, Organic Cacao, Pea Protein, Spring Cleaning, Springtime