The document discusses the health benefits of nuts, specifically almonds and pecans, which are ingredients in Ladera Granola. Almonds are packed with monounsaturated fatty acids that can lower cholesterol and contain vitamin E and protein. Pecans also provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and zero sodium or cholesterol. The combination of almonds and pecans in the granola provides protein and vitamins to help people feel their best. Standup paddling is also discussed as a full-body workout that is relaxing yet engages the muscles, and Ladera Granola is recommended for energy on such trips.

1. Health
Article :
The Benefits of Being Nuts about Natural
We alwaysuse the mostwholesomenatural ingredientsinour LaderaGranola,but theyaren’t
justfor show.The ingredientsinourgranolaare chosenfortheirhealthbenefitsandnatural energy.
Theyeach have nutritiouspropertiesandbringavarietyof texturestoourgranola. The nutsin our
Original granolaare as nutritiousastheyare delicious,andtheirnamesare AlmondandPecan.
The proteinrichslicedalmondsofferupmuchmore thanjust greattaste whenmixedexpertly
withour granola. The everso awesome almondis packedwithmonounsaturatedfattyacidswhichcan
helplowerbadcholesterol. They alsocontainvitaminE, apowerful antioxidantandthere isneverabad
time to getmore antioxidants,especiallywhenyouhave adeliciouswayto getthem! Let us notforgot
aboutthe protein,almondshave agreatsource for yourmusclestostay strong.In one ounce of
almondsthere isabout6 gramsof protein!Talk aboutnuts.
Speakingof nuts,there are pecansand almondsinourOriginal Granola.Sowhere are the
pecans?I didnot leave myvitaminrichfriendsbehind.Pecansgive ourgranolaanotherpowerful
ingredienttogive youthe rightnutrientsyouneedtotake on whateverliesahead.In additiontobeinga
fiber-richnut, pecanshave abounty of vitamins;19 plusmineralsandvitaminsare naturallyfoundin
Pecans. Do theyhave sodium?Notachance. Withzerosodium andabsolutely nocholesterol itisawin-
winfor the pecan.
The combinationof these twonutritionpackednutsgive ourOriginal LaderaGranolathe right
combinationof proteinandvitamins tohave youatyour best.Inadditiontobeingthe besttasting
granola,we like touse the bestingredients. Takingalookat the healthbenefitsthatthe nutsinour
granolahave to offer,itiseasyto see why“We’re nutsabout natural.”
-BenYoell
Outdoor Article 2:
Stand Up Paddling:A Whole BodyWorkout with a View
Standup paddlinghastakenona rage of popularitywithinthe lastfew years.2012 wasthe
biggestboominparticipantsinthe UnitedStates. Whatexactly isStandup Paddling? Inessence itisa
bigsurf boardthat allowsyouto standwithenoughbalance topaddle usinganoar to sendyoustrolling
across the water’ssurface.The relaxednature of thissportcallsforall age groupsto give ita try. The
cool ocean breeze onyourskinandthe calming,consistentsoundof youroar pushingyouslowly
forwardto yourown pace;it issomethingtobe experienced.
Notto stray away fromhowmuch funStand upPaddlingis butyou will be gettingaworkout.
The balancingaspectalone engagesyourwhole lowerbodyandcore,as youbegintopaddle yourupper
bodyis calledintoactionengaging manymajormuscle groups. Asinalmostanyactivityitis whatyou

2. make of it,if youdecide youwantmore of a workout try increasingthe intensityof eachrow stroke and
feel the burn!Onthe lighterside of things youcan make ita verytranquil yetstill activate yourmuscles
and getyour bloodpumping.
I myself hada go at Standup Paddling inSantaCruz thislastJune. The board rentalsonMain
beachwere affordable andIdidnot have to use a wetsuit. The kindgentlemenatthe rental place gave
us a fewtips, “stayin the centerof your board” and“findyour ownpace.” I got my oversizedboard,one
paddle,andheadedouttothe waterwith mybrother.Findingyourbalance isa little bitof achallenge
at firstbut, once youget a feel forthe boardit’sno problem.The nexttaskwasputtingmypaddle inthe
waterto get me going.I dippedthe paddle in,gave myarmsa goodrow towardsmy back andI was off.
As I wasglidingacrossthe waterthe movementsbecome effortlessandIwas lefttoappreciate the
unique viewIwasgettingfromstandinginthe middle of the water.
Standup Paddlingisofferedall acrossthe BayArea and throughoutCalifornia.Locationsfor
rentalsinthe North,East, and SouthBay as well asmanylocationsinthe San Franciscoarea.Drive over
the Santa Cruz Mountainsformultiple placestogetyournextadventure goingwhilestillstaying within
drivingdistance. Pricesvaryfromlocationtolocationbutstaywithinanaffordable range. A triplike this
isgoingto take energy;goodthingwe have youcovered.Graba bag of Ladera Granolaand getgoing
withsome all natural energy.Aloha,andhappypaddling.
- Ben Yoell