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Energize Your Sports Routine with GoGo squeeZ® Fruit Blend
GoGo squeeZ® Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes Puts the FUN Back Into the ‘FUN-damentals’ of Sports with New Campaign & Partnership with Break-Dancing Athlete Logan Edra
Last Updated on June 25, 2024 by Daily News Staff
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Leading squeezable pouch snack GoGo squeeZ® continues the momentum around its newest innovation, GoGo squeeZ® Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes with an exciting new campaign, the ‘FUN-damentals,’ and a breaking partnership with trailblazing World Champion, Logan ‘Logistx’ Edra, all in service of taking the junk out of sports.
At a time when seriousness and social pressures are increasingly weighing down active lifestyles, the ‘FUN-damentals’ campaign puts a high-energy spotlight on the genuine joy of playing sports, being active and moving the way you love. The campaign reminds viewers to make fun the goal of staying active through a 30-second spot set to an original song called GET UP, written and performed for GoGo squeeZ® by Gen-Z Canadian rapper and actor, Connor Price. From pick-up basketball to pickleball to skateboarding and more, the spot shows how GoGo squeeZ® Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes is a great sidekick to help replenish any active lifestyle.
GoGo squeeZ® continues the spirit of its ‘FUN-damentals’ campaign off-screen with a partnership with B-Girl and World Champion athlete, Logan ‘Logistx’ Edra, to encourage more people to give breaking, the “it” sport of summer, a try. Breaking, with its dynamic energy and spirit, aligns perfectly with the ethos of the campaign, encouraging individuals to step out of their comfort zones and traditional sports to explore new avenues of excitement and self-expression.
“GoGo squeeZ® has been my go-to snack for years and I’m so excited to help introduce more people to the new GoGo squeeZ® Active with Electrolytes and to breaking,” said Edra. “I know athletes of all kinds can relate to the feeling of pressure in competitive environments. Both Breakin’ and GoGo squeeZ keep my journey fun and my spirit bright while dancing.”
The breaking athlete kicked off the partnership at the iconic Playground LA studio where she taught the fundamentals of the emerging sport that’s earning massive global attention and will take center stage this summer. Edra is further encouraging participation in the sport through a social media content series, teaming up with other breakers around the world, to help inspire fans to try the sport at home. Set to rapper Connor Price’s track Trendsetter, Edra and her fellow breakers will share their go-to breaking moves to encourage anyone to show off their moves along to the beat.
“Being active doesn’t have to be complicated. The ‘FUN-damentals’ campaign is a fantastic example of our GoGo squeeZ® objective to help simplify sports and turn physical activities into moments of fun and joy,” said GoGo squeeZ® Chief Marketing Officer Mark Anthony Edmonson. “We’re thrilled to partner with B-Girl, Logan Edra, and support the way she moves, especially as the sport’s audience widens this summer. From breakdancing to pick-up basketball, to a quick jog – the best way to stay active is to ensure you have fun while doing it.”
GoGo squeeZ® Active with Electrolytes pouches are available at mass retailers (Kroger, Walmart, Target, Amazon) and grocers for an MSRP of $9.99 for a 10-count pack.
About GoGo squeeZ
GoGo squeeZ® is on a mission to provide wholesome food solutions for kids of all ages and being responsible to our planet as they continue their everyday adventures! Since 2008, the brand has been the leading squeezable pouch made with fruit and other nutritious ingredients. GoGo squeeZ® makes on-the-go snacking nutritious and delicious with more than 30 varieties of squeezable fruit blends, Fruit & VeggieZ, YogurtZ, Happy CollectionZ, SmoothieZ, BIG, and Active product line. Each pouch is crafted with the highest quality ingredients. For more information visit www.gogosqueez.com.
About MOM and the Bel Group
MOM was founded in 2006 following the merger of Mont Blanc and Materne, two companies with know-how in the French dairy and fruit dessert industries. Today, with its fruit and dairy pouches, GoGo squeeZ® is dedicated to offering fun snacking solutions made from the best of nature. It draws its success from its industrial know-how and its capacity to innovate and create snacking solutions based on high-quality raw materials. MOM has experienced outstanding growth in the last 10 years, consolidating its position as a snacking leader in several strategic geographies. The MOM’s parent company is the Bel Group, a five-generation, family-owned, company on a mission to provide healthier and more sustainable foods for all. Bel Group is a world leader in single-serving portion cheese, fruits, and cheese alternatives with a total of 30 iconic brands and presence in over 120 countries, employing 11,800 employees worldwide and serving better-for-you snacks to 418 million people every year. For more information visit www.momgroup.com and www.groupe-bel.com
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Harness Peanut Power for Improved Cognitive Health
A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles – it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the body; it shapes memory, mood and cognitive health.
(Feature Impact) A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles – it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the body; it shapes memory, mood and cognitive health.
Among the foods you can include in your diet to give your brain a boost are peanuts and peanut butter, staples valued not only for their convenience but also for their cognitive benefits. In fact, a study published in the “Journal of the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease” found adults 60-80 years old who did not eat peanuts and peanut butter regularly were 30-50% more likely to perform poorly on tests measuring learning, memory, language, processing motor speed and attentiveness compared to those who did consumer peanuts and peanut butter.
It’s not just the older generation that can benefit. According to research published in “Clinical Nutrition,” a study of college students ages 18-33 showed consumption of peanuts and peanut butter was associated with improved memory function and decreased anxiety, depression and stress.
Consider this key information from the Georgia Peanut Commission before your next meal planning session.
Nutrients that Give the Brain a Boost
Despite their small stature, peanuts pack a nutrition punch. Their unique blend of various vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds includes:
- Niacin, which can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry”
- Vitamin E, found to promote healthy brain aging and delay cognitive decline
- Resveratrol, believed to be beneficial in fighting against Alzheimer’s disease and other nerve degenerating diseases, per the “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
- P-coumaric acid, an antioxidant that appears to target the neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate mood, stress and anxiety
Peace of MIND
Peanuts are included in the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, which specifically includes foods shown to benefit the brain.
Adding peanuts to your menu can be a breeze. Look no further than a powerful main course like Crunchy and Creamy Cold Green Pea and Peanut Salad, a perfect accompaniment at potlucks and cookouts as an easy side or light main course.
Brain Food for Thought
Supporting your brain starts with the right nutrition, and evidence makes clear peanuts and peanut butter should be top-of-mind as you head to the grocery store. For help getting started, find more recipes and nutritional information by visiting GAPeanuts.com.
Crunchy and Creamy Cold Green Pea and Peanut Salad
Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute
Servings: 8
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Salad:
- 1 package (20 ounces) green peas, frozen
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pinch salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- To make dressing: In small mixing bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar.
- To make salad: In large mixing bowl, combine frozen green peas, celery and onion. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, stir in roasted peanuts and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories, 17 g carbohydrates, 12 mg cholesterol, 3 g saturated fat, 9 g unsaturated fat, 5 g fiber, 11 g protein, 249 mg sodium, 6 g sugar, 1 g added sugar.
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Last Updated on June 15, 2026 by Rod Washington
Miami’s South Beach dining scene is about to get a jolt of Tel Aviv energy. Naked Tomato by internationally acclaimed chef Eyal Shani will open at Moxy South Beach on May 14, bringing a modern Israeli, modern Mediterranean-leaning restaurant built around simplicity, seasonality, and open-fire cooking.
If Shani’s name rings a bell, it’s because his ingredient-first approach has become a global calling card. His portfolio now spans 50+ restaurants across cities including New York, Tel Aviv, Paris, Melbourne, Singapore, Las Vegas, and London, with concepts like Miznon, HaSalon, and Michelin-starred Shmonéhelping define his expressive, produce-forward style.
The “naked” tomato: a menu philosophy, not a garnish
At Naked Tomato, the tomato isn’t just a motif—it’s the thesis. Shani describes the “naked” tomato as food in its purest form: uncomplicated, vibrant, and honest. That idea shapes a menu designed to let ingredients speak for themselves, paired with a lively atmosphere that nods to Israeli roadside grills and the late-night pulse of Tel Aviv.
“At Naked Tomato, we believe creating naked food is an act of courage,” Shani said in the announcement. “It means removing the masks and distractions, and standing fully behind the ingredient itself… Naked food is high-risk creation. It is purity.”
What to expect on the menu
For the first time, Shani is stepping away from his signature free-flowing format and moving toward a more structured layout of starters, small plates, and mains—some newly created, others inspired by dishes across his global restaurants.
Starters and small plates to watch for
The opening lineup highlights the restaurant’s core promise: bold Mediterranean flavors, bright produce, and fire-driven technique.
- Fire-Roasted Eggplant Lines
- Moroccan Bishbash Salad
- “You Need Our Dips”: hummus, babaganoush, labaneh, and freshly baked laffe
Shipudim: Israeli-style skewers at the center
The heart of the menu is Shipudim—Israeli-style skewers—served with a colorful spread of mezze. Options include:
- Wild mushrooms
- Shrimp
- Harissa chicken thigh
- Lamb kebab
Expect mezze sides like pickles, Middle Eastern slaw, roasted peppers, and matbucha, built for sharing, tearing, and dipping.
Larger plates and “party table” mains
For groups (or hungry solo diners), the menu also points to larger, fire-kissed plates:
- A rotating Catch of the Day kissed by open fire
- Tomahawk Good for Two Humans and Probably More
- Masabacha of cranberry beans and crushed tomato seeds
- Chicken Schnitzel with sides including the playful “Marrow of a Dinosaur Bone”
Bar, lounge, and late-night energy
Naked Tomato is designed as more than a dinner reservation—it’s positioned as a high-energy dining experience with a full bar and lounge for cocktails, wine, and late-night bites. The beverage program is described as a natural extension of Shani’s philosophy: simple, vibrant, and built to enhance the foodrather than compete with it.
Design: part market, part kitchen, part dining room
Designed by Turjeman Yaakov of Jacob Turgeman Design, the space aims to blur the line between kitchen, market, and dining room. Expect an environment where produce, bread, wine, and everyday culinary objects are displayed openly, with textures like patinated metals, worn woods, stone-like walls, warm lighting, and greenery. Communal tables bring the buzz, while more intimate seating keeps it flexible for date nights and smaller groups.
Where it is, when it’s open, and how to book
Naked Tomato is located at Moxy South Beach, joining the property’s rooftop oasis, Serena.
- Dinner hours: Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Dinner hours: Sunday–Monday, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Reservations: available on SevenRooms
- More info: https://nakedtomatousa.com
- Instagram: @nakedtomatousa
For South Beach visitors (and locals chasing something new), Naked Tomato is shaping up to be a destination for anyone who wants modern Israeli flavors, open-fire cooking, and a dining room that feels like the night is just getting started.
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Last Updated on June 13, 2026 by Rod Washington
(Family Features) As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, it’s time to fire up the grill and elevate your outdoor cooking game. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or just starting out, success comes down to three essentials: quality ingredients, the right seasonings and reliable equipment that gives you full control over heat and timing.
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If you’re ready to turn up the heat this season, explore high-performance grilling solutions from Nexgrill – built to match every cooking style and skill level. From backyard barbecues to weeknight dinners under the open sky, its lineup is designed to help you serve up unforgettable flavors all season long. Visit nexgrill.com to learn more and get inspired.
Unlock a New Level of Outdoor Cooking Versatility
Transform your backyard into a chef-inspired kitchen with the Gourmet Pro 6-Burner Stainless Steel Gas Grill featuring the Griddle Max Cooking System. Designed to go beyond traditional grilling, this powerhouse lets you grill, saute, griddle and smoke all at once or on demand. The innovative system makes it easy to achieve restaurant-quality results, delivering unmatched versatility for any meal. Built with stainless steel burners, angled flame tamers and porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grids, it ensures consistent heat and fewer flare-ups. With 811 square inches of cooking space, six main burners and a high-heat searing side burner, you’ll get 75,000 BTU of total cooking power.
Take on Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From sizzling fajitas at your backyard bash to early-morning pancakes before your next adventure, the Daytona 4-Burner Propane Gas Griddle delivers the heat, flavor and performance you need. Designed for versatility, this powerhouse features a 792-square-inch cooktop and four stainless steel burners, giving you the space and control to cook multiple dishes at once. Built-in convenience comes standard with dual side shelves, a lower storage rack to keep tools within reach and a removable grease cup for quick and easy cleanup. When it’s time to pack it in, a heavy-duty lid protects your cooking surface.
From Kitchen to Patio, It Goes Where You Go
Grilling isn’t just for the backyard. When weather or space keeps you inside, the Fuse 22-inch Electric Griddle delivers bold, flame-free cooking anywhere there’s an outlet. Ultralightweight and easy to transport, it’s built for seamless indoor-outdoor use. With 308 square inches of edge-to-edge heat, a durable nonstick surface and digital temperature control, this electric flattop offers precision and power. A hinged lid with a built-in viewing window locks in heat and flavor so you can cook efficiently. From weekday breakfasts in the kitchen to weekend feasts on the patio, it can be your all-access pass to delicious, flexible cooking – wherever life takes you.
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