Continuing Education/Articles
Word of the Day: Postbiotics
You’ve heard of probiotics and likely prebiotics, but this member of the “biotics” family may be new to you: postbiotics.
Transform Knowledge Into Power
Remember that spark of passion that led you to your fitness career? Like any fire, it needs tending and nurturing. If the idea of more education elicits painful memories of late-night cramming and pop quizzes, it may be time to reframe, reimagine and rekindle your yearn to learn.
Meat Alternatives Benefit Gut Microbiota
A study published in the journal Foods suggests less meat and more vegan meat alternatives might be good for the gut microbiota.
Calories in Restaurant Menu Items
Restaurant items added after the 2018 calorie listing requirements were put in place had fewer calories compared with items served before.
Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems
Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.
New Labels for Bioengineered Food
Foods that have been previously classified as a GMO (genetically modified organism) will have a new symbol for “bioengineered” food.
Microplastic in Baby Formula
Babies who drink from heated plastic bottles are likely swallowing high levels of microplastic particles with their formula.
Time-Restricted Eating: What Do You Think?
Researchers found that time-restricted eating resulted in improvements in total body weight and body composition.
Food Additives and Our Microbiome
Many people don’t give them much thought, but this groundbreaking research shows food additives could upset our microbiome.
How To Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables and Fruits
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University tested two strategies for how to get kids to eat more vegetables and fruit.
Beetroot Juice Helps Blood Vessel and Brain Functioning
A team of researchers investigated the effects of adding nitrate-rich foods like beetroot juice to the diet of older individuals.
The Colon Cancer/Diet Connection
People with high alcohol or high red meat consumption had a 60% and 10% higher odds of developing colon cancer, respectively.
Meal Timing for Metabolic Health
Another study shows earlier meal timing may lead to improved blood glucose levels and better metabolic health.
Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Down
Here’s one bright spot in the American diet: Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has decreased in some segments of the population.
Ultraprocessed Food and Heart Disease
A study showed a greater risk for coronary artery disease in adults who consumed more servings per day of ultraprocessed food.
Fueling Masters Athletes for Performance and Health
We explore how a targeted nutritional program can support physical activity of masters athletes and improve their quality of life.
A Time of Renewal
Many of us in the industry have been feeling lost in the weeds after 2 years of constant turmoil. In this time of renewal, as you work to dig yourself out and sow new seeds of success, it’s important to use all the tools at your disposal so you can grow and flourish.
Eating Disorder Hospitalizations
A cohort study shows inpatient hospital stays for people with an eating disorder has been on the upswing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Stop Hedonic Eating
Researchers have identified another way that working up a sweat could help trim the waistline: Exercise can put the brakes on hedonic eating.
Excessive Sodium Intake
Research findings indicate that a higher sodium intake or higher sodium-to potassium ratio was linked with greater cardiovascular risk.
