6 Healthy Herbs and Spices and How to Use Them
Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and meats can taste wildly different depending on where in the world they’ve been prepared. If you’ve ever tried collard greens from both Brazil and the south of the United States, you know that they taste very different.
4 Hormones that Contribute to Osteoporosis in Women
Osteoporosis literally means boneporous, from osteo (bone) and porosis (porous). Healthy bones look like honeycombs under a microscope. They have small holes and pockets of space throughout them, which make them both strong and lighter in weight. Osteoporotic bones look more like cobwebs, with much larger holes throughout them.
Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches: Can They Improve Your Client’s Health?
It wasn’t all that long ago when all “wearable fitness technology” meant was a simple pedometer—capable only of measuring an individual’s step count. But now? Technology has advanced so significantly that there are two separate categories of wearables:
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Want to Earn Your Sports Nutrition Certification Online? Here’s What to Know
Are you interested in working with athletes to optimize their performance using food and nutrition? If so, consider becoming a sports nutritionist. Getting a sports nutritionist certification will give you the education and credibility to start working with professional athletes, school athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to help them identify and reach their goals. What Does […]
Improve Your Lifestyle with a Healthy Meal Plan
At AFPA we are always striving towards one common goal: to be the best we can be. In order to achieve this, we work towards improving our body and mind with an active lifestyle and a balanced diet. We are always looking for new ways to inspire our readers with fun and stimulating ways to incorporate […]
Part 1: The Holistic Nutrition Guide to Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body fails to respond to insulin properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are high, the pancreas will make more insulin and release it so that cells are able to receive blood sugar. This is why insulin is often called the […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Jenna Johnson, Holistic Nutritionist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
Cultural Competence for Nutrition Coaches
Cultural competence is essential in nutrition coaching because it helps to ensure that clients receive culturally appropriate and effective care. With increasing awareness of cultural diversity, it is important for nutrition coaches to understand and respect unique cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices related to food and nutrition. Cultural competence, together with cultural humility, allows coaches […]
The Health Benefits of the 8 Most Powerful Blue Fruits and Vegetables
You’ve probably heard someone say that you should “eat the rainbow” for optimal nutrition. The idea is to fill your plate with an array of colorful fruits and vegetables that are chock full of vitamins and nutrients.
The Health Benefits of Plant-Based Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a vital building block for good health.