On this day in 1957, production first began on plastic aerodynamic flying discs, commonly known today as Frisbees. The concept for the Frisbee actually began almost a century earlier at a pie factory in Connecticut, established by a man named William Frisbie.  The empty pie tins were popularly used as rudimentary “Flying Saucers” until a ...more

With impending rough winter weather on its way to our nation’s capital, we’re hunkering down and getting ready for at least one morning of limited mobility. So, in preparation of winter weather here and around the country don’t forget to stock up on essential foods and beverages. Our member companies provide a myriad of beverage ...more

Yesterday, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced the winners of the 2012 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards during their 80th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards went to cities with outstanding programs that focus on educating children and families about the importance of balancing calories and engaging in regular physical activity as ways to achieve ...more

Here at Sip & Savor we often write about leading healthy lifestyles and being physically active, so it’s encouraging to find that a recent report suggests obesity rates may be leveling off in the U.S. Efforts such as First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign to combat childhood obesity, health awareness and education and other ...more

We’ve often blogged about the safety of aspartame and other low-calorie sweeteners. Oftentimes it is in response to media coverage of a published paper or an abstract presented at a scientific meeting.  Today we thought we’d share an article from FoodNavigator.com which reported on a meeting of European Union scientific experts.  The group, which gathered ...more

Today is dedicated to the memory of a great American whose extraordinary dreams, words of peace and nonviolent activism advanced the civil rights movement and changed this country forever. To honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., community-based volunteer opportunities are being held throughout the country today. Check out the MLK Day of Service ...more

Well, it’s Friday the 13th – that day when some people may be a little more sensitive to the events going on around them, and some fear for the worst.  We came across an interesting piece on MyFox Boston’s website that lays out 13 facts about Friday the 13th, and thought you might be interested ...more

As we approach mid-winter and the weather outside is far from heating up in many parts of the country, we’d like to remind our readers to stay hydrated.  After all, you can dehydrate just as easily during the cold winter as you can in the warmer months. Here are some fun facts about hydration that ...more

Earlier this week some researchers published a paper calling for a national penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to “cut health and cost burdens of diabetes.”  Why?  We’re not really sure since a beverage tax will have no impact on public health. In fact, the authors admittedly used assumptions based on ‘lacking or inconclusive’ evidence.  Even ...more

Illinois’ Cook County Department of Public Health recently announced a “Rethink Your Drink” ad campaign bashing soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages in a misguided attempt to promote healthy lifestyles.  The ads, which are funded with taxpayer money, suggest products – which account for just 5.5 percent of the calories in the average American’s diet ...more