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How to Balance These 4 Hunger Hormones

Even though a lot of the time our bodies might feel a little bit out of whack, they actually function like a fine-tuned machine, with a huge variety of components and mechanisms working in harmony to help us breathe, move, function, and live. And one of the main mechanisms that influence how your body operates […]

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How to Write Your Professional Biography

The health and wellness industry is getting increasingly competitive. Consumers have more choices when it comes to hiring a certified trainer, nutritionist, health coach or fitness professional than ever before.

5 Jobs You Can Pursue with a Nutrition Consultant Certification

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published August 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Pursuing a nutrition consultant certification for personal enrichment is hugely valuable, and can help you integrate healthier eating into your fitness and wellness mix. But it’s also an opportunity to expand your career in new […]

A Quick Guide to Changing Nutrient Needs as We Age 

From the moment humans are conceived, they require nutrients to grow, develop, thrive, and adapt. Over the course of the human life cycle, nutrient requirements change significantly to accommodate the demands of the physiological priorities of tissues and cells.