How to Combat Lactose Intolerance: The Best Alternatives to Dairy
Have you ever felt bloated, gassy, or even nauseous after eating a bowl of mac and cheese or ice cream? If so, you might be one of the millions of Americans that are afflicted with a case of slight to life-affecting lactose intolerance.
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Benefits & Facts
With countless celebrities and brands embracing “Meatless Monday” as a mantra, plant-based nutrition has become all the rage—but not all devotees of plant-based nutrition are full-time vegans or vegetarians. In fact, many people are leaving meat and dairy off their plates more frequently to reap countless evidence-based health benefits, including lowering their risks of developing […]
Q&A with AFPA Graduate: Cynthia Kestler, Certified Holistic Nutritionist
While everyone’s educational and career paths are unique, you will often find common ground among those who have earned nutrition and fitness certifications: considerable motivation, fresh perspectives, and most of all, a passion for helping others. We find these stories inspiring, and we hope that you do as well, while you consider a career shift […]
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How to Choose from Top Holistic Nutrition Schools
Whether you are just pondering or ready to make a career switch toward becoming a holistic nutrition professional, one major step will be to determine which education option is right for you.
10-minute Workouts Can Improve Your Physical Health
Elevator or stairs? Stairs, of course. In a split second, you decide you need to burn those calories that you consumed over lunch, but just two floors and you are already panting. Next time, you decide, you will take the elevator.
What You Should Know Before Pursuing a Career in Nutrition Counseling
Although discussing topics like macronutrients and meal prep is an important part of nutrition counseling, there is much more to the profession than the nitty-gritty details of what’s on someone’s plate.
What are the Best Ways to Boost the Immune System?
Flu season is upon us, meaning that you might be giving your immune system more thought than usual. Your immune system generally works so well to defend your body against germs and disease that you barely notice it. However, a lapse in this protection can quickly cause concern.
11 Tactics to Boost Metabolism and Burn Fat
Your metabolism is directly responsible for the amount of fat your body gains after eating food. Although our metabolism slows down as we age, significant scientific evidence shows that adopting a healthy lifestyle can boost your metabolism and burn fat effectively.
What Is a Personal Training Certification?
If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in health and fitness, a personal training certification will open doors to working in a fitness facility, coaching clients, and helping people live active and healthy lives. What is a personal training certification? This professional credential will set you apart as an expert who understands health, fitness, nutrition, and […]
7 Strategies to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Losing weight can be boiled down to a simple principle of burning more calories than you are eating. If you’re looking to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of counting calories in order to drop body fat. But in many cases, this isn’t practical.