Entries by Nick Peterson

Fact or Fiction: All Work Events Are Boring

Fiction. Sorry, I had to get straight to the point with this one—no need for a dramatic build up when the answer is pretty obvious. It was just days ago that thousands of USANA family members swarmed to Salt Lake City for what I like to think of as the ultimate USANA family reunion. And by […]

Water Cooler Wellness: 5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat

Maroon 5 recently released a new song titled This Summer’s Gonna Hurt. And you know what? They were right. Here at the USANA Home Office, we’re facing nearly 100-degrees Fahrenheit temperatures (that’s 37.777 degrees Celsius for my non-American friends) all month long. And wouldn’t you know I live in a hobbit-sized apartment with no air […]

Insider’s Insight: Creative Ways to Meet New Friends

Can we talk about social anxiety for just a second? I’m sure it’d be super easy to Google the term and find a real definition, but I’m talking about my own unique experiences with meeting new people. It’s not good, my friends. Now don’t get me wrong—I have a solid group of close friends. The […]

Should I Give My Pet Vitamins?

The following is an interview with veterinarian M. Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomate ABVP.† Can you please provide us with your background and brief USANA story? During my veterinary residency, I actively studied kidney disease and omega-3 fatty acids in animals. My biggest and most unexpected frustration was not finding supplements—specifically omega-3 fatty acids—manufactured according to […]

Fact or Fiction: Avoid Fats At All Costs

Fat. Just writing the word makes me upset. But why? Is it because the word has been demonized by the weight loss and food industries? Or maybe the traumatizing memories of being seen as “the fat kid” growing up are just too much for me to handle. Whatever the reason, I think it’s safe to […]

The Many Faces of the Weekend Warrior

When you get asked to write an infographic focused on the many activities of weekend warriors, it’s a little tough if you don’t actually know what it means to be a “weekend warrior.” I’m sure we’ve all heard the term, but is there a clear-cut way to define these people? Merriam-Webster had this to say […]