Each year since 2004 the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental organization, has ranked pesticide contamination in popular fruits and vegetables. The list is updated each year to identify those foods with the highest and lowest concentration of pesticides after being washed or peeled. As a certified nutrition coach, whether you are working with elite […]
The Benefits Of Collagen In Your Diet (And Where To Get It)
Lately, whenever you open a magazine or scroll through Twitter or Instagram, you and your clients are likely to see or read something about the health benefits of collagen. Whether it’s promoted as a powder to add to a smoothie or a cup of coffee, or as an oral supplement to aid in sleep, collagen […]
Why are Colorful Foods Good for You
A diet rich in colorful foods may be the key to losing weight and long, healthy life. As a Certified Nutrition Coach and health-conscious consumer, you are familiar with vitamins, minerals and the basics of nutrition, but are you selecting a variety of nutrient-dense foods for their color? The color of a food is determined […]
3 Top Foods To Reduce Internal Inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury and infection. Chronic, or internal inflammation is a prolonged inflammation characterized by concurring destruction and healing of the tissues and internal organs. Chronic inflammation may be caused by untreated acute inflammation (infection), an autoimmune disorder, causing your immune system to attack your otherwise healthy tissues, or internal […]
Helping Clients Improve Gut Health
In anatomical terms, your “gut” refers to your gastrointestinal tract or digestive system, from mouth to colon. Your gut is home to literally millions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively known as your microbiome. Your gut is also the gateway to your health. While a portion of your microbiome may be directly associated with illness […]