Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Many of my clients ask me for basic nutritional guidance. Since I am a Certified Health Coach in addition to a Certified Personal Trainer, I try to guide them on a healthier path, and one that can...
If you happen to know any endurance athletes, such as runners or cyclists, you are already aware that much of their training table contains carbohydrates. These are the foods that will fuel the...
There are general guidelines that Certified Personal Trainers should be aware of when it comes to nutritional recommendations to support increased physical activity. Recently, the Academy of...
Plenty of articles have been written by experts in the fitness industry stressing the importance of post-workout “fuel” as a complement to rigorous training. We try to pass some of this information...
Summer is heating up! You can usually find pre-made tomato salsa and mango salsa this time of year. Making them at home is fun, but why bother when it's done for you? Here's a summer salsa you...
What's a mocktail? It's a cocktail that's been altered for contents but not for taste and enjoyment! Seltzer water with lime is the one you might be most familiar with. Snoozer! Don't worry, it...
If your personal trainer, athletic coach, or dietitian has ever preached to you about the merits of protein in your diet, consider yourself to be in good hands. Most athletes, whether they consider...
When I first embarked upon the journey that would ultimately propel me to the competitive bodybuilding stage, there was quite a bit for a newbie like myself to learn about this exciting undertaking....
Do you ever go out to eat and find that bread basket too irresistible to stay away from? What about the dessert table at the company picnic? Or a bag of potato chips to go with your sandwich at...
Placing an emphasis on mindful -- rather than mindless -- eating could lead to healthier eating habits, the authors of a new study suggest. The emotional aspect of eating – though widely recognized...
