First, let me say that I am incredibly fortunate. Up until this writing, I don't have any close friends or family members that have become seriously ill because of COVID-19. That's lucky in itself. The...
Why are these men weighing trash? Well, it's because we're a B Corp and we run a zero waste facility and we were doing a waste audit...fun times! But, why did we become a B...
Like many pursuits in life, this one started out with a selfish objective: I simply wanted to feel better. I was in my late 20s, led a generally healthy lifestyle, but felt like my body...
As many parents know, getting your kids to eat healthy...or just eat...can be a real challenge. Many times, even pizza and chicken tenders are often scoffed at and pushed aside. It can seem as if nothing makes...
Hello! It has been about six weeks since our last blog post where we discussed innovation and unintended consequences. In case you missed it, we started putting a coconut, peanut, or almond topping on our bars...
This is me wondering what to do after buying our first mixer in 2011. Hello! First of all, thank you for being part of The GFB family - whether it’s been one day or seven...
Ask any endurance athlete and they’ll tell you a huge part of what they do is mental. Of course, training and nutrition are crucial to having a successful race—or a big day in the mountains—but...
As a teenager, Josh Wheeler ran marathons and battled brain cancer. Both experiences put him on a path to an M.D. and PhD.
We’ve all experienced the phenomenon defined as "bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger." That’s right, we’re talking about feeling hangry. Due to a chemical reaction caused by the dropping of blood-glucose levels, our...
Photo: Erik Schulte By: Erik Schulte Through the bug splattered windshield of my truck I could make out a sign on the dark side of the road that read Lamoille Canyon 15 Miles. “We’re never going to...
A few weeks ago, I met a friend for lunch at a popular spot in my tourist-friendly town. It’s mostly comfort food, but they’re able to accommodate most mainstream dietary needs. “Could I see a...
Photo: Kelsey Chance By: Jillian Rodriguez You’re sitting poolside soaking in the summer sun with friends, and someone hands you a brightly colored drink with an umbrella in it. It’s the perfect summer day, right? Not...