Garden Of Life Partners With Nationally Acclaimed Fitness Expert Don Saladino

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Nov 18, 2015, 09:00 ET

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With numerous studies revealing consumers are more confused than ever about health and fitness trends, Garden of Life, the #1 selling whole food protein brand, announced a new partnership with well-known fitness and wellness expert Don Saladino. Garden of Life's president, Brian Ray, said Saladino was the perfect choice to help the company create fitness and lifestyle programs for active, health-conscious consumers looking for credible solutions.

"Despite thousands of articles written on fitness, dieting and exercise, consumers are often misguided and unsure about what really works best for overall health," said Ray. "We're excited to partner with Don because his expertise in advising and training some of the most high profile athletes and celebrities in the world will now be available to our Garden of Life (www.gardenoflife.com) family, fans and consumers."

Saladino is a familiar face to fitness buffs who may recognize him from appearances on The Today Show, The Juice, and CosmoBody. As one of the nation's most sought-after fitness trainers, he has also been featured in magazines such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maxim, People, In Touch and is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post. Based in Manhattan, he is the owner of Drive 495, a state-of-the-art golf and fitness training facility where professional athletes, business executives, soccer moms, and members of the nearby NYPD often rub elbows with celebrity clientele such as Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Ryan Gosling. Saladino said he was excited to collaborate with Garden of Life on fitness programs that will further the company's mission of empowering extraordinary health.

"After nearly 20 years as a fitness expert, I've researched many companies and I'm convinced that Garden of Life has the best whole food nutritional supplements," said Saladino. "I'm excited to work with them and develop fitness programs that I can recommend to my clients and to health-conscious consumers everywhere."

Saladino holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Sacred Heart University and is currently certified as TPI-3, SFG II, SFB, RKC, FRC, NASM and FMS. His success as one of the country's top fitness experts stems from a holistic approach that combines strength, core, nutrition and mobility.

Look for Don's fitness articles in major health and lifestyle publications or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @donsaladino.

ABOUT GARDEN OF LIFE
As the leader in Certified Organic and Non-GMO nutrition, Garden of Life's mission to empower extraordinary health goes beyond offering some of the most effective nutritional supplements in the world. The company is proud to be certified as a B Corp, reflecting its uncompromising dedication to its customers, employees and charitable affiliations. Garden of Life is also committed to transparency with one of the most traceable supply chains in the world, and is making significant investments in independent third-party testing and verification of its raw materials and innovative formulas. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the company's diverse range of more than 250 science-driven supplements includes industry-leading organic protein powders, meal replacements, organic vitamins, and probiotics. Learn more at www.gardenoflife.com.

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SOURCE Garden of Life