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 […]
What Is The Difference Between Macro Counting And Calorie Counting?
As a Nutrition Coach or Certified Personal Trainer, or Personal Fitness Chef, you know that losing weight is difficult for many of your clients. While tedious, counting calories daily can make the difference between gaining or losing body fat each day. Here are a few tips to share with your clients that can make the […]
What Science Says About Your Pre-Workout Meal for Strength Training
Your body, much like your car, won’t run on empty. Many trainees avoid eating before their workout because they mistakenly believe that they will burn more calories on an empty stomach, or they believe eating before training will lead to nausea, muscle cramps, or lethargy. It is more likely that neglecting a pre-workout meal will […]
10 Reasons Why Organic Food Is Better For You And Your Clients
What is Organic Food? Organic food is food grown, prepared and processed without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or chemical preservatives. In the US, organic foods vary by degree as set forth by the USDA. Food can be 100% Organic, Organic (at least 95% organic) or Made From Organic Ingredients (at least 70% organic). Why is organic […]
The Science Behind a Vegan Diet
Vegan Diet Plans Research today shows an average American consumes approximately 200 pounds of meat or even more annually. Additionally, an average person residing in the U.S. consumes up to 607 pounds of dairy products including milk and cheese, with an extra 79 pounds of fat per year which is 22 pounds higher than in […]