9 Best Foods for People with Crohn’s Disease
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are always concerned about their dietary choices. However, there is little evidence to suggest that any particular diet causes disease or that it can be cured with specific foods.
How to Start Your Career in Youth Nutrition
Childhood nutrition has always been important, but in an age of fast food, obesity, malnutrition, and changing disease patterns, it’s more crucial than ever to make sure that kids and teens stay on track with healthy eating.
Facts About the Colors of Fruits and Vegetables That You Should Know
As per the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid, we should be targeting 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables daily. However, seldom do we find any mention of the type of those fruits and vegetables. Do the different colors in these items matter, or are they only decorative in nature? (1) The fact of […]
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What It Takes to Attain a Master Level Nutrition Consultant Certification
Becoming a Master Level Nutrition Consultant requires more than just knowledge—you must have a passion for nutrition, a desire to help others, and a drive toward reaching a new level of professional success.
10 Types of Social Media Posts for Nutrition Marketing
Although email marketing yields higher sales conversion rates, social media still plays an integral role in both your sales funnel and your brand presence as a nutritional professional. The great news is that you do not have to stress about finding content. We have you all set here with ten different types of social media […]
The Art and Science of Personal Training
The Art and Science of Personal Training Personal Training really is an art & a science. While it is important to know both, I am going to focus on the art of Personal Training with some behavioral science techniques that will help you in guiding your clients towards lasting change. During my 20 plus years […]
What is Interpersonal and Social Wellness and Why is It Important?
Wellness professionals know that health is about much more than physical health. While physical health is essential to survival and well-being, humans are complex beings for whom “feeling good” is implies feeling content, stable, safe, financially secure, respected, and so much more.
6 Steps to Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Are you passionate about physical fitness, training and motivating athletes to excel and improve their performance? Do you already have knowledge and expertise from participating in sports throughout your life? As a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, […]
Behavior Change vs. Mindset Change: Using Design Thinking to Develop Healthy Habits That Stick
One of the biggest challenges for health and wellness coaches and clients alike lies in identifying which habits can be improved and how to achieve a sustained change in the long term. Before embarking on a healthy lifestyle journey with a client, you must ask yourself if the goal is to achieve a health behavior […]
How to Build a Successful Nutrition Consulting Business
Specializing in nutrition consulting as a career can be hugely rewarding, and many professionals find that they can mix financial success with personal satisfaction. Helping people refine or overhaul their eating habits has a significant impact that goes beyond simple meal plans—as a nutrition counselor, you have the ability to change lives.