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Dietary variety boosts mental health
If you want to perform well ‘up top’ for years to come, research suggests that you don’t cut out healthy foods. Its long been said that variety is the spice of life. When it comes to diet, it also appears to be a recipe for better mental functioning as we age. An investigation involving 182,000…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Meals for Mental Health
Ever eat your feelings? Or feel low after a few too many nutrition-poor meals? A newer area of practice called nutritional psychology looks at this intersection of nutrition and mental health. Read on for more on nutrition and mental health, nutrition strategies to optimize mental health, and practical tips to share with clients. Why We…
Read MoreCalories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss
A study finds that it’s caloric deficit that spurs weight loss, not any change in meal timing. When it comes to the battle of the bulge, we have more evidence that calories are king. A head-to-head trial of a calorie-reduced diet and a time-restricted eating diet, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, found no difference…
Read MoreMercury Levels in Tuna Haven’t Budged in the Past Five Decades
The popular canned fish and sushi staple has the same level of mercury despite efforts to reduce pollution. It’s not easy to drain toxins from our food supply. An analysis of nearly 3,000 tuna samples caught in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans between 1971 and 2022 revealed stable mercury concentrations in tuna during those…
Read MoreEating more healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk for diabetes
Research finds that not all plant foods are created equal in the battle against type 2 diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is on the rise. Currently, an estimated 6.3% of the adult population has diabetes, with over 90% of those cases being type 2 diabetes. Perhaps noshing on more whole plants could…
Read MoreChoosing sugary drinks for toddlers linked to risk of later life obesity
Study shows why we need to do a better job of instilling good dietary habits from the get-go. A study that that linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, adds to the totality of evidence that…
Read MoreAn Ingredient in Nearly Every Heavily Processed Package Food Might Pose a Health Risk
Emulsifiers are everywhere, with research showing they may not be benign for our health. Skim the labels on nearly any packaged food in the supermarket and you’re bound to find a few ingredients that aren’t in your kitchen cabinets. But while you’re fretting about high-fructose this and artificial that, scientists have uncovered a potential new…
Read MoreWhat Do You Think?
Should Everyone Get Their Own Personalized Nutrition Plan? There can be a wide variation in how people’s bodies respond to different foods, which is why there is increasing interest in the field of personalized nutrition formulated specifically for an individual’s unique biology, lifestyle and health history. A 2024 study published in Nature Medicine evaluated the…
Read MoreBuy or Bye: Bone Broth
Bone broth certainly isn’t new; cooks from different cultures have been using bone-based stocks and broths for centuries in their cuisine. But thanks to our modern wellness culture, it’s trendier than ever. The hoopla around bone broth highlights its collagen content, plus the vitamins and minerals it might contain. The rich-tasting liquid is sold as…
Read MoreEating ultra-processed foods is tied to over three dozen health problems
Wondering if that junk food is REALLY having an effect? Find out why ultra-processed foods are so bad for you.
Read MoreDecoding and Dismissing Diet Culture: A Call to Action
What is a “diet culture” and why is it so bad for us? Read how to combat the toxic diet culture in our society.
Read MoreNutrition Coaching: Scope of Practice
Nutrition scope of practice is not just a matter of professional ethics. In some states it’s a matter of law, and violators can be prosecuted.
Read MoreSelf-Care for Fitness Professionals
Fitness pros show up like champions to help clients improve their holistic health, but they often neglect their own wellness.
Read More12 Ways to Boost Diet Adherence
Integrating these 12 strategies into your nutrition-related coaching sessions and programs will help clients with diet adherence.
Read MoreCelebrating IDEA’s 40th Anniversary!
Friends, it’s been over 2 years since we could safely gather. Let 2022 IDEA World Convention be our time to meet in person to laugh, learn, dance and celebrate together at the most exhilarating of all fitness industry events.
Read MoreIt’s National Nutrition Month!
Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the 2022 theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” Using a “small steps” coaching structure, the Academy is rolling out just a few tips to practice each week with supportive information and resources.
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