How to Consume Fats Responsibly As health professionals, we tend to witness a lot of misunderstandings when we start talking about fat as a macronutrient. It has been like carbohydrates in that they have been scorned for decades as the culprit behind pandemic obesity. But once fat is more clearly understood, it becomes easier to sort […]
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Factors That Influence Energy Expenditure
Factors That Influence Energy Expenditure There are a few different factors that influence energy expense in humans, all equally important to understand. Resting Metabolic Rate This is the body’s largest user of energy. This term may be abbreviated RMR or BMR (B=basal) and is defined as the minimum amount of calories necessary for the body […]
What Does NUTRITION Actually Mean?
What Does NUTRITION Actually Mean? Have you ever stopped to wonder what the term NUTRITION means? Most people think of one thing: food. Nutrition is so much more than that! There are very distinct phases to consider when thinking about nutrition. The process of nutrition consists of the intake of energy for use in humans, […]
Nutrition Coaching Overview
The primary goal for this course is to promote optimal health through applied nutrition science. For fitness professionals, it’s virtually impossible to work toward this goal without considering information about nutrition and exercise together. For the typical client that we work with or train, this could include determining the appropriate food, fluids, and supplements required […]
Simple Meal Prep Hacks That Will Save Your Clients Time
When it comes to healthy eating, preparation is the key to success. But if your personal training or nutrition client loves the convenience of prepackaged foods and restaurant meals, it might be hard for them to go cold turkey on their take-out routines. Planning and preparing meals ahead of time will make healthy choices a […]
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