AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

No matter the age of their child, it seems parents have worry engrained in them.  

A diet rich in whole or minimally processed plant foods offers numerous benefits to your health. 

It’s no secret that food prices are not what they used to be. This year, you might be paying anywhere between 5 to 14% more for certain food items than you did at the same time last year. 

Almost all packaged foods worldwide are required to have an information panel that contains nutrition facts and a list of ingredients. 

Baby greens in the spring, watermelon in the summer, apples in the fall, and squash in the winter; the changing leaves and temperatures are accompanied by a variety of fruits and vegetables that characterize the tastes of the season. 

Health and nutrition coaches are an important element in the health care cycle, as they help to improve patient outcomes and support people in making sustainable health behavior changes. They may play the role of supporter, educator, and navigator to others. 

Here is a fundamental question coaches ask themselves as they apply their knowledge in the field.  How can health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness coaches empower and motivate clients to adopt behaviors that support their long-term health? 

Conducting a client nutrition assessment can be straightforward provided you have a solid grasp on your client's nutritional needs, fitness goals, lifestyle habits, and mindset toward food and eating choices.

Often, we think of bacteria as the culprits of infections and illnesses - something to eliminate from our environment.