2/19 CHEF RAYMOND NICASIO, FREDDIE SCONFIENZA, 2014 STARMIXOLOGIST AND HOTCHEF COMPETITION, STEVEN MASLEY, 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP

CHEF RAY NICASIO & MIXOLOGIST FRED SCONFIENZA - FINALISTS IN THE UPCOMING 2014 STARMIXOLOGIST & HOTCHEF COMPETITION

Two of Hawaii’s finest in the field of food & beverage have made it as finalists in the upcoming 2014 star Mixologist and HOTChef competition.  Now in its third year, this exciting event allows accomplished Starwood culinarians and bartender mixologists to showcase their talents through an interactive and competitive environment. Of the five finalists, executive sous chef Raymond Nicasio represents Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa at the HOTChef competition while bartender Freddie Sconfienza at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa will return as a finalist to defend his 2013 win. Organized by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, over 2,000 attendees including general managers, directors of sales & marketing and senior leadership from properties and corporate offices of the company’s North America division will cast votes for winners in the respective categories at the annual 2014 Sales Kickoff in San Diego later this month.

Voting is now open for the 2014 HOTchef and starMixologist competition!  Please click the link below to be directed to the voting website where you will vote for your top three favorite food items and cocktails. Last year we got top 4, this year we're hoping to take home the gold! Show your pride and vote today!

Follow this link to vote: www.starwoodpromos.com/hotchefstarmixologist
You only get 3 votes per competition (i.e. 3 votes for HOT Chef and 3 votes for Star Mixologist)


STEVEN MASLEY, MD – AUTHOR OF 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP

In THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP Dr. Masley will first help you to determine your heart health. He will then take you step-by-step through a program to tune up your heart, energy, waistline, and sex life.

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today, and while most doctors focus on lowering cholesterol and blood pressure they are overlooking the real culprit: growth of arterial plaque.

Cholesterol-reducing statins treat some signs of heart disease, but not the most common cause of arterial plaque growth. Studies now show that the dramatic increase in pre diabetes, obesity, and the overuse of sugar and trans fat cause most heart disease. Dr. Masley explains the new state-of-the art tests available that can show arterial plaque growth at a much earlier stage-and what steps you can take to actually stop and reverse the growth.

The good news is that everyone-regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age-can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart attacks and strokes with THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP. The keys to the program are shrinking arterial plaque, improving circulation, and strengthening your heartbeat using these tools:

THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP program is easy, fast, and could even be called sexy. Dr. Masley devotes a chapter to showing how improving heart health enhances sex drive and function in both men and women.

Dr. Masley is a fellow with the American Heart Association, the American College of Nutrition, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is also a health researcher, speaker, author, and trained chef. Over the past fifteen years, he has won acclaim for helping hundreds of patients reverse Type II diabetes and eliminate the symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

Currently, he is the President for the Masley Optimal Health Center, the medical director for the Ten Years Younger Program, and has a clinical appointment with the University of South Florida. He is also an instructor for the Lasting Leadership training at Eckerd College and at the Center for Leadership with Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa.