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In the big picture of health, hormones are a key player. You've likely had many moments where you realize hormonal imbalances are the root cause of a client's complaint. While the word “hormones” usually makes us think of the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, there are actually many different hormones that play a role... Read more
The fitness industry has absolutely exploded in the last 20 years. Sometimes it seems like everyone is “on a diet.” You can’t even turn on the TV or stand in line at the grocery store without seeing "six-pack abs", "tight butts", "lean bodies", and other promises of "health". Yet somehow, body fat percentages have... Read more
Bad news: Being an adult means responsibilities. Building a career. Planning a family, maybe. Good news: You now have the power to fulfill most of your childhood dreams. Among them, ICE CREAM PARTIES. No one to limit your topping choices, fuss over how messy you are or tell you when to stop. Okay, bad news:... Read more
As a wellness professional, offering meal planning as a service can be an extremely powerful tool in helping your clients reach their health goals. A meal plan can map out the advice you are giving into an easy-to-execute framework. Meal plans have the power to guide your clients into the kitchen, get them making their... Read more
Bloating is the topic that nutrition experts get asked about the most. As I'm sure we can all relate, being bloated is annoying, uncomfortable, unpredictable, and can even impact our happiness. To help you deal, we asked 10 nutrition experts for their top tips on how handle bloating, from preventing it to surviving when your... Read more
The work of nutritionists and trainers goes far beyond facilitating weight loss. Some clients will come to you because they need a practical and effective strategy for fuelling their high-energy lifestyle. People who are athletes, recovering from illness, or have a medical need to gain weight, will require more calories as well as education on... Read more
Meet That Clean Life for Business Member, Amanda Lapidus: an integrative and functional Registered Dietitian, and owner of Amanda Lapidus Nutrition. I sat down with Amanda to learn more about her practice and her journey as a wellness entrepreneur. When I asked what made her want to become a Registered Dietitian, she told me about... Read more
Learning to eat healthier means turning food packages over and reading ingredient lists. The simpler, the better. We turned over a bag of classic Nacho Cheese Doritos, and this is what we found: Corn Vegetable oil (corn, soybean, and/or sunflower oil) Salt Cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes) Maltodextrin Whey Monosodium glutamate Buttermilk... Read more
Intake forms are usually the first professional exchange between a nutritionist and a new client. They not only serve to collect information, but also give the client a first impression of what they can expect from their practitioner. Having poorly designed intake forms can leave you feeling less confident, and your clients will notice that.... Read more
So, you blinked and your baby is suddenly ready to eat solids. Seriously, how did that happen?! Whether you're starting with purees or going the baby-led weaning route, there are two major things to think about now. Sources of iron, as iron stores begin to deplete around 6 months; and Constipation, as your baby's digestive... Read more
