Most people know that if they exercise and eat right they will have a healthier lifestyle. However, sometimes our jobs, family and other commitments prohibit…
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Tag: nutrition
Quitting Caffeine
Whether it comes in the form of a nonfat latte or a Mountain Dew, caffeine is the favored drug of millions. While it heightens alertness…
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Biochemistry of Nutrition
The relationship between diet and well being dates back as early as 400 BC and is found in the principles established by Hippocrates. I believe…
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Recent Evidence-Based Nutritional Guidelines
There are general guidelines that Certified Personal Trainers should be aware of when it comes to nutritional recommendations to support increased physical activity. Recently, the Academy…
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How to Enjoy Your Favorite Holiday Foods Guilt-Free
With the holiday season approaching our taste buds are in full force! Pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint bark cheesecakes will begin to surround us at…
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Top 5 Superfoods Every Athlete Should Consume
Every successful athlete knows the importance of the food they ingest. After all, it’s our fuel, and without it, the engine won’t run. When it…
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Can You Reach Fitness Goals With a Clean Kitchen?
We’ve all heard about clean eating. Taking this one step further, is the state of your client’s kitchen jeopardizing their workout routine? Your clients are putting…
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Prepare Clients for Weight Loss Success With 5 Dietary Tips
Misconceptions about how to lose weight are in no short supply. Heighten your success with clients by preventing them from falling victim to the hype that…
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What is a Ketogenic Diet?
Atkins Diet, South Beach, the Whole 30, Paleo and now Keto? What’s this all about? What does it mean and how can you educate your…
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2018 Nutrition Trends – What to Watch For
Some trends and popular practices from 2017 will continue their presence in the New Year (perhaps with greater emphasis than the year before). But, we…
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NFPT Live: What is the Ketogenic Diet? – Ep 26
Is the ketogenic diet another high protein, low carb diet? Not exactly. Join us for this episode of NFPT Live to find out what you…
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Intermittent Fasting – Is it the right approach?
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity for its purported benefits including improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, managing hunger cues, and increased fat burning (and this…
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