Archive for November 2021
Food Apps Reduce Junk Food Intake
Perhaps a few taps on a smartphone with food apps can help people zap some unhealthy foods from their diets, says a study.
Read MoreBio-Nanocomposite Helps Keep Food Fresh
Bio-nanocomposite, a food coating created from egg white powder, can keep produce like strawberries and avocado fresher for a longer period.
Read MoreIs Intermittent Fasting Overhyped?
Are you a proponent of intermittent fasting? Have you noticed more clients expressing an interest in time-restricted eating?
Read MoreWisdom Teeth Removal and Taste
People who had their wisdom teeth extracted performed better in detecting sweet, sour, salty and bitter tastes, according to a study.
Read MoreFaster Walking After a Stroke
If you work with stroke survivors, speed walking after a stroke will help them get a step ahead in their cognitive fitness.
Read MoreKids Eat More Vegetables With Bigger Portions
Most parents agree that it can be a challenge to get their young kids to eat more vegetables, but a study suggests bigger portions can help.
Read MoreFood Prices Are Key to Eating Better
Perhaps getting more Americans to eat better is as simple as changing food prices by making healthy foods at the supermarket cheaper.
Read MoreMeet a Team Member: Nicole Krum
If we could measure warmth and vibrancy, our inspired service specialist Nicole Krum would no doubt score off the charts. A call to our office means likely encountering her kind support as she seamlessly ushers you through IDEA member services.
Read MoreCelebrating Inclusive Holidays
The holidays are a great time for fit pros to reach out to members and build community by celebrating inclusive holidays.
Read MoreStress Physiology
We all intuitively understand the growing and widespread impact of stress on mental health, but stress physiology is just as deleterious.
Read MoreJunk Food in American Diets
Based on a duo of surveys of food intake among 10,001 U.S. adults, 47% of calories hail from junk food in the typical American diet.
Read MoreThriving as an Introvert in an Extroverted Role
You likely started teaching because you wanted to help people on their wellness journeys, but being an introvert can pose challenges.
Read MoreNourishment for All Seasons
As we enter the most foodcentric season of all, we hope the features section in this issue sparks new perspective on two fascinating nutrition topics: how the pandemic has changed the ways people eat and how to differentiate among food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities.
Read MoreBreathwork Research and Application
An overview of what scientific evidence supports, common breathing dysfunctions and a sampling of effective breathwork exercises.
Read MoreMobility Workout
Adding a mobility workout to the cooldown may kickstart the parasympathetic nervous system. Try the following sequence.
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Changed Eating Habits
Here’s a look at how eating habits have changed, what we can expect moving forward, and how we can support our health.
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Allergy, Intolerance and Sensitivity
Help meet your client questions with a basic understanding of what distinguishes food allergies from intolerances and sensitivities.
Read MoreTraining With a Purpose
What past years have taught the fitness industry is that we must continue training with a purpose no matter what the world throws us.
Read MoreDiagramming the Diaphragm
Breathing, hiccups, abdominal thrusts—these are just some of the many actions that require the steady work of the diaphragm.
Read MoreExercise, Life Purpose and Happiness
Exercise, life purpose and happiness are a trio of ideas that enhance each other in meaningful ways. While your clients might not agree about the happiness part when they’re in the middle of a set of burpees, linking all the beyond-the-biceps benefits together can provide motivation and greater success.
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