Alan E. Shugarman, M.S., RD and Candy Herrick
October 29, 2006

• Dr. William J. Kraemer’s Research Tip: Should you train if you are sick?

• Weight loss supplements

• Adventure racing

• Carla’s Sexy Performance Tip: Hydration for the Big ‘O’!

Alan E. Shugarman, M.S., RD is a consultant, product developer and writer for the nutrition and dietary supplement industry through Discovery Nutrition, Inc. He has been involved in the nutrition, dietary supplement, health and fitness industry for the past 15 years. He has a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Biology with a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition Science as well as being a Registered Dietitian. During his career he has developed over 50 new products for top companies in the supplement industry, completed research studies, and spoken professionally at numerous events and conferences.

Candy Herrick, formerly a Chicago native, has lived in south Florida for just over one year. She currently works for South Florida Adventures magazine, the region’s only magazine that is dedicated to the outdoor enthusiasts of south Florida. Candy has a passion for endurance sports and train to race competitively in half marathons and adventure races.