Key Takeaways This Q&A explores plant-based eating in a very practical way. After explaining the health benefits of a plant-based diet, the discussion turns to common nutritional challenges and strategies for transitioning to this type of eating plan. In addition, we explore how whole-food, plant-based eating can impact fitness and performance. Read on for expert…
Eating disorders are complex, clinically diagnosed conditions that can have serious physical and emotional complications. In the U.S. alone, there are nearly 30 million men and women affected by one of the three major disorders. As a health and fitness professional, you can play an important role in recognizing early warning signs, which may increase…
For decades we were told that fat was a three-letter word and that its use should be minimized to help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. But like much that we have learned in the constantly evolving science of nutrition, not everything we thought was true was set in stone. From the “low-fat” craze of…
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide education around the pivotal role nutrition plays in overall health. The 2017 theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” which helps inspire us to strive to make every bite count. Small changes can add up to big…
For clients who are athletes or simply active all year, it’s important to eat for success, which may look different depending on the season. Many believe that eating according to the seasons is essential for good health and balance, which also translates to better performance. In colder weather, warming foods become the focus; in warmer…
Most of us are familiar with the “superfood” regulars—chia seeds, turmeric, beets, dark leafy greens, blueberries—as they are easy to source and regularly found in online recipes, cookbooks and local restaurants. But there’s a whole world of lesser-known foods that should also be on your plate. The following five foods are gaining in popularity for…
What do bagged spinach, canned tuna, olive oil, granola bars and frozen burritos have in common? They all are processed foods. Yet, we have been inundated with warnings about the harmful effects of eating processed foods. In fact, these foods have been blamed for our nation’s obesity epidemic, high blood pressure rates and the rise…