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What do a doctor, dietitian, licensed clinical social worker, side-hustling nutrition coach, and personal trainer all have in common? No, this isn’t the beginning of a terrible joke… The answer: We interviewed people in each of these careers, and they all said getting a nutrition certification was worth it.  But is a nutrition certification worth it, for you? In...

Can you determine if a nutrition certification program is reputable, a good fit, and something that will boost your career—before you actually sign up? Absolutely! To do so, you’ll need to: Consider why you want to get certified Make sure the certification program aligns to your values Know what topics the certification covers Get familiar with the company’s reputation Compare the...

About 500 – 1,000 species of microscopic bacteria live and thrive inside your gut. They are responsible for developing your gut flora (and training your immune system), keeping bad bacteria at bay, absorbing nutrients, and digesting food. Pretty important stuff, right?Powered by WPeMatico...

We live in a world of ‘quick-starts’, ‘how-to-guides’, ‘career hacks’. This article is none of those. It’s a different kind of success story. And a powerful lesson on how to get ahead in health, fitness, and wellness, or any other field. ++++ Success secrets. Productivity hacks. Tips, tricks, and quick formulas. I’m often asked to share these as advice; the...

When you think about sports nutrition, what comes to mind? The lean, ripped bodies of professional athletes. Advanced macro ratios that are “administered” and closely monitored. Biochemistry, nutrient timing, and cutting-edge supplementation. All of the above. Answer A, B, C, or D (everyone’s favorite)? That’s pretty typical. There’s just one problem: Even collectively, these responses represent only a small slice of...

It’s 7 a.m., and you’re already disgusted with yourself. You planned to go for an early run, but when your alarm sounded, you hit snooze. Then you hit it again. After the third time, your partner told you to “shut that damn thing off!” Now here you are: About to embark on yet another overscheduled day, and...

Diet challenges are usually all about what you can’t eat. But what if you could see huge results from a self-experiment that doesn’t make any foods off-limits? Instead of focusing on what you eat, our 30-day eating challenge emphasizes how you eat. And the results? They could be transformational. ++++ “You want the next level stuff?”...