AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

The ketogenic diet is catching attention across the country, but there’s a lot of confusion about what it can deliver. In our previous article, we walked you through the origins of this eating plan and disclosed the diet’s early history as a treatment for epilepsy. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the details behind entering ketosis so that you have a better understanding of its health benefits and how you can follow it. By the end, you’ll be one step closer to understanding whether the ketogenic diet is right for you.

As someone passionate about healthy living, chances are you’ve noticed an uptick in the amount of people transforming their lives through healthy living with a focus on fitness and wellness. If you’re curious why the health and wellness industry seems more popular now than ever, it’s all about social media.

If you’ve followed eating trends in recent years, you’ve likely heard of the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carb method of eating has captivated popular culture, and more people than ever are wondering whether it will make a difference for their health. For the next four weeks, we’re going to distill the facts about the ketogenic diet into a series of articles so that you can come away with a better understanding of what this diet promises and whether it makes sense for you.

You know that maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial to reaching and managing your health and fitness goals. But how do you know what type of diet and foods are the best to help you meet your goals? One of the growing trends in nutrition is the raw foods diet. If you’re considering seeing how you can benefit from raw foods, there are some important things to know before you take the plunge.

Nearly every personal trainer is passionate about fitness. If you choose this as your profession, odds are you want to help others get in shape and live healthy lives. However, being a successful personal trainer can also mean being diligent about required paperwork. It may make things a little less enjoyable, but for any personal trainer, paperwork is essential.

When you think of exercising, there is a good chance you picture a large gym with wall-to-wall mirrors, grunting powerlifters, and fitness classes featuring trendy exercises you can barely pronounce. The truth is, gyms, fitness studios, and exercise classes can easily overwhelm—or bore—the health-conscious individual.

If you’re rocking a raw foods diet and need some cooling summer recipes, we’ve got a list of 17 you’re going to love. What is a raw foods diet? Raw foods are those that are not cooked or consumed at more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit (~47 degrees Celsius). In most cases, the raw foods diet comprises the consumption of foods that haven’t been heated at all, although, in some cases, dehydration is used.

With rates of obesity and chronic disease on the rise, nutritionists play a role that is more important than ever. If you’re ready to become a certified nutritionist, you’re making an important and impactful choice, and the best part is that becoming a certified nutritionist is financially achievable.

Whether you’re looking for a new healthy recipe, non-toxic skincare suggestions, or content surrounding nutrition and mindfulness, the world of Instagram is where many of us turn for inspiration.

If you’re ready to take the leap and become a health coach, you’re in good company. Health coaches have the power to transform lives by changing behaviors so people can make healthier choices in order to battle chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Your passion for helping others pursue and achieve their goals for healthier living may have launched your desire to become a health coach, but now it’s time to take the practical steps to turn your love of health and wellness into a career.