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Hell hath no fury like a woman with imbalanced hormones. Believe it or not, periods really shouldn’t be awful! A healthy cycle does come with some ups and downs, but you shouldn’t feel like the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Understanding your body is one of the most important aspects... Read more
Booking your first paying client after starting a nutrition consulting practise is a moment of glory. Finally, all your years of studying have paid off and you're officially going to start changing lives! Unfortunately, it doesn't always go as you envisioned it. I'll be the first to admit: I failed my very first client. During... Read more
If you’ve been stuck in a breakfast rut, I’ve got just the thing to break you out! We’re all familiar with a yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit and crunchy granola. But did you ever think to turn those ingredients into a popsicle? Game changer. Breakfast Pops are easy to make, incredibly refreshing,... Read more
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
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
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
