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Why More Isn’t Always Best When It Comes To Your Health
Have you noticed how society has sort of led us to believe that more is always better? The more money you have, the better. The more friends you have, the better. The more degrees and certifications you have, the better. The more weight you can lift, the better. None...
Can Fad Diets Actually Harm Our Health?
When people look to make lifestyle changes, they often go through extreme or drastic measures to see the changes they’re hoping for. In terms of their eating habits, they’ll seek out various fad diets. What are the potential harms that fad diets can cause, though? In...
How To Use Facebook Live As An Online Nutrition Coach
Facebook has over 2.5 billion users and remains a highly popular social media platform. In fact, more reports show consumers prefer to learn through video rather than a written post! So it makes sense that as an online nutrition coach, you would be posting videos....
Can You Track Progress In A Nutrition Coaching Program Without Tracking Weight?
When you think of tracking progress in a nutrition coaching program, most people think of stepping on the scale every morning. While that’s certainly one data point to measure, that is definitely not the only or most telling data to measure. The truth is, stepping on...
Can Meat Substitutes Be Part Of A Healthy Diet?
The interest in plant-based diets is here to stay. With that, meat substitutes have soared in popularity over the past several years. You’ve probably tried a few yourself! There are differing opinions on the health benefits of these meat substitutes among health and...
How To Make Meal Prep Work For Your Nutrition Coaching Clients
Meal prep and healthy eating seem to go hand in hand. If you've been in the nutrition industry for awhile, it seems like everyone either loves or hates meal prep. As an RD nutrition coach, it's important to effectively communicate the benefits of meal prep and how to...
Why Is Nutrition Science So Confusing?
Even for professionals, it can seem like nutrition science and the research behind it is a bit confusing. There are topics where experts can't even seem to agree and everyone has differing opinions. But why is this the case? Why are some things debatable when it comes...
A Dietitian’s Honest Review Of Flexible Dieting
Flexible dieting has been trending in the health and fitness industry for years. Simply put, it’s a weight loss approach that encourages all types of foods as long as they fit your macros. People rave about this because it’s highly adaptable and removes food labels...
Why Registered Dietitians Make Excellent Health And Wellness Coaches
The idea of “coaching” just doesn’t apply to athletes and team sports these days. There are all types of coaches these days: business coach, group fitness coach, mindset coach, etc. etc. Health and wellness coaches, however, have become increasingly popular in recent...
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