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About Us
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George
Kashou
Of Mediterranean
heritage, George Kashou grew up in a family that practiced
good nutrition, long before the topic became mainstream.
He, his wife and two adult daughters still dine on this
healthy cuisine.
George's
idea of exercise and relaxation are one in the same. He
enjoys projects that require physical labor, such as landscaping
and gardening. He maintains a large organic garden that
feeds five families with plenty of leftovers for co-workers.
His idea of recreational heaven on earth is downhill skiing.
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A lifelong
entrepreneur, George is quick to recognize opportunities and implement
ideas. Twenty-five years ago he and his brother John started Kangaroo,
a small bakery. George and John set out to Americanize pita pockets,
an ethnic specialty bread with limited distribution. Along with
producing a high quality pita pocket that was easy to use, they
received a federal patent for the "greatest innovation since sliced
bread," a pre-opened pita that fills without tearing. Today they
sell their pita pocket breads -- the #1 brand in the U.S. -- in
over 9,000 retail stores here and in Canada. George is the vice-president
of sales and marketing for Kangaroo
Brands.
But despite
these accomplishments, George felt more needed to be done. He
was disturbed by negative influence and lack of safety in fad
diets. He believed they preyed on too many people, including members
of his extended family and friends. He recognized a need for a
sensible approach to weight loss and decided write a book on nutrition.
The result can be found in The Pocket Diet.
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Caitlyn
E. Lorenze, RD, LD
A lifelong
athlete, Caitlyn Lorenze has always understood the role
of healthy eating and its relationship to optimal performance.
From the field hockey grounds to the triathlon course, she
has discovered firsthand how the right fuel can make the
difference in achieving athletic and health goals.
This
awareness and a passion for helping others improve their
health through nutrition and fitness sparked her interest
in nutrition at the academic level. Caitlyn earned a Bachelor's
degree in Dietetics from the University of Maryland. Not
losing sight on her link to athletics, Caitlyn also became
a certified personal trainer, while simultaneously completing
an internship with the American Dietetic Association at
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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In 2003, Caitlyn
founded wholesomebody, LLC to help individuals understand the
role of nutrition in healthy living. The challenge of running
a business, making healthy food choices and finding time for training
has made Caitlyn truly appreciate the need for great-tasting,
convenient good food, hence her participation in the Pocket Diet.
Identifying simple ways to improve diet has become a trademark
of her business.
For more information
about Caitlyn, click
here
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