Part 1: The Holistic Nutrition Guide to Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body fails to respond to insulin properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are high, the pancreas will make more insulin and release it so that cells are able to receive blood sugar. This is why insulin is often called the […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Jenna Johnson, Holistic Nutritionist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
Cultural Competence for Nutrition Coaches
Cultural competence is essential in nutrition coaching because it helps to ensure that clients receive culturally appropriate and effective care. With increasing awareness of cultural diversity, it is important for nutrition coaches to understand and respect unique cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices related to food and nutrition. Cultural competence, together with cultural humility, allows coaches […]
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Benefits of Sitting on a Stability Ball at Work
Normal office chairs are notorious for negatively impacting your posture, especially if you are sitting in them improperly. Slouching in your chair may also lead to a decrease in your core strength and a number of other health problems we’ll explore further in this article.
The Health Benefits of the 8 Most Powerful Blue Fruits and Vegetables
You’ve probably heard someone say that you should “eat the rainbow” for optimal nutrition. The idea is to fill your plate with an array of colorful fruits and vegetables that are chock full of vitamins and nutrients.
The Health Benefits of Plant-Based Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a vital building block for good health.
An introductory guide to food inequity and access for health coaches
Food inequity, food insecurity, and food access are all terms that are often used to refer to the current global nutrition situation. In many cases, however, the terms are used interchangeably or incorrectly. For food justice activists and those who work with people who have experienced periods where they have struggled to access enough nutritious […]
5 Chronic Health Conditions that May Benefit from a Ketogenic Diet
The term “keto diet” is one of the most popular food and health-related search terms on the internet. Unlike fad diets, like the master cleanse and the grapefruit diet, which lose popularity almost as quickly as they gain it, the ketogenic diet as a way to lose weight swiftly has maintained widespread popularity for over […]
What Is the Difference Between a Health Coach and a Nutritionist?
Imagine this: Sarah’s family has a long history of different chronic diseases. While she is generally healthy now, she wants to seek out guidance from professionals who can support her in adopting lifestyle habits that can reduce her risk of developing diseases. She comes across the profiles of two different professionals—Mark, a Certified Health and […]
Thinking About Becoming a Personal Trainer? Read This First
When Idaho resident Katie Hug reached 270 pounds, becoming a certified personal trainer wasn’t on her mind.