Proper nutrition is essential for the overall health and well-being of individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance or an average person looking to improve your overall health, proper nutrition coaching can help you reach your goals.

Benefits of Proper Nutrition Coaching:

1. Improved Athletic Performance: Proper nutrition is crucial for athletes looking to improve their performance. A well-rounded diet that includes adequate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats can provide the energy and nutrients necessary for optimal athletic performance.
2. Weight Management: Nutrition coaching can help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight by teaching them about portion control, nutrient-dense foods, and mindful eating.
3. Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
4. Increased Energy Levels: Proper nutrition can increase energy levels, allowing individuals to feel more alert and productive throughout the day.
5. Improved Mental Health: Studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids can improve mental health and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.

Proper nutrition coaching is essential for the overall health and well-being of individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance or an average person looking to improve your overall health, proper nutrition coaching can help you reach your goals. Our experienced nutrition coaches will work with you to create a customized plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Understanding basic rules and guidelines on diet and nutrition are essential to everyone, especially those that are partaking on a health and wellness journey and climbing to Be Exceptional. Proper Nutrition Coaching is vital for the average person in general pop and all athlete's peak performance and a certified Nutrition Coach better guide you about that . It is most important to understand that most death and disease causes are linked to poor diet and a lack of physical activity. Several chronic diseases, including heart disease, certain cancers, hypertension, Type II diabetes, and osteoporosis, all fall into a nasty lifestyle choice of unhealthy eating. 

A Diet is a term used to describe the types of food and drink a person or animal consumes. Nutrients are substances used by an organism to survive, grow and reproduce. The requirement for dietary nutrient intake applies to animals, plants, fungi, and protists. Nutrients can be incorporated into cells for metabolic purposes or excreted by cells to create non-cellular structures, such as hair, scales, feathers, or exoskeletons. There are Essential Nutrients and Non Essential Nutrients found in food. Essential Nutrients must be obtained through the diet and cannot be made by the body. Lastly, the term macronutrient is used to describe nutrients needed in large amounts such as carbohydrates, protein, and fats, whereas Vitamins and minerals are considered micronutrients because they are required in smaller quantities.

The top causes of death in America can be attributed to a poor nutrition, which often results in excessive calorie intake, paired with a lack of physical activity - habits detrimental to one's health.

Making wise food choices includes consuming a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and lean protein; however, with that being said, Saturated and Trans fats, salt, cholesterol, sugar, and alcohol should all be limited. Your calorie intake should be equal to calories expended to prevent unwanted weight gain. Lifestyle choices that result in adopting eating patterns established by the Food Guide Pyramid or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet are always a great starting point. Both plans have a wide range of caloric recommendations that meet almost everyone's needs regardless of their associated demographic.

An alternative approach to the USDA’s food guide pyramid is the Healthy Eating Pyramid. This pyramid addresses most of the Food Guide Pyramid shortcomings by distinguishing between whole grains and refined, processed foods, separating red meat from other protein sources, and emphasizing healthy fats. The Healthy Eating Pyramid is grounded in daily exercise in conjunction with weight control and incorporates alcohol in moderation. The Healthy Eating pyramid recognizes a daily multivitamin's value to make up for dietary shortcomings and vitamin D/calcium supplements, as most Americans lack those mentioned above due to cultural food preferences, poor food choices, or intolerances.

 What is even more appalling is that the top five consumed foods among Americans include:

1.  1 = Sugared beverages
2. 2 = Cake and sweet rolls
3. 3 = Hamburger
4. 4 = Pizza
5. 5 = Potato and corn chips

These items are high in added sugars, fat, salt, and calories, all of which should be consumed in limited amounts. It is important to recognize that eating these foods frequently are associated with a poor diet, and often lead to excessive calorie intake, inadequate nutrient intake, unwanted weight gain, and related health problems.
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 There are six classes of nutrients:

•  1 = Carbohydrates
• 2 = Proteins
• 3 = Lipids – fats and oils
• 4 = Vitamins
• 5 = Minerals
• 6 = Water

Essential nutrients are needed by the body, but can not be produced by the body and thus must be consumed. To get the best food according to your body you need a certified Nutrition Coaching Service. Average growth, development, and optimal functioning of the human body require 45 essential nutrients supplied by the diet. A low intake of any essential nutrients increases the risk of developing a deficiency or adverse health changes. If you are looking to better grasp your health through nutrition, click here to get connected with one of our fitness coaches or get set up with a plan now !
​We can help guide you in food choices as well as products like a Food Scale or Food Tracking Journal to help the process.

The Wall Street Journal released an article some time ago that brought light concerns surrounding the supplement industry. I advocate the use of supplements in conjunction with a balanced, wholesome diet and fitness program/regime. I have found particular supplements to be of vital aid in my client's success. And as a responsible professional, I always try to play an active role in keeping my clients educated on the effects and uses of supplements. Truth in labeling is expected; however, it is not required of any supplement company to provide evidence until it becomes an issue for the FDA.
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The article highlighted a study that found two illegal and two unknown substances in commercially available products. Thankfully, I had never recommended, nevertheless heard of, any of these products, which was a huge relief. The question, how as a consumer/non-fitness professional, do you choose the right supplements? This concern is an issue for all supplements, even for those that stamp, all-natural, or organic on the label.

Supplements in fact can effectively fill nutritional gaps, so here are three tips that can help you eliminate chances of problems from negligent supplement companies:​

1. Understand that quality and freshness of product matters
2. Confirm any ingredients listed on the container.
3. Demand and expect product accountability
4. Stay away from companies that promise miracles on their website, in catalogs, in commercials or advertisements, or in‐store promotions. Examples of this would be promises to make you smarter or thinner, to keep you young, to increase or decrease the size of various body parts, and so forth, should raise a red flag. Manipulation of statistics or intentionally distorting research findings to mislead you is purely unethical and powered by marketing and typically not backed by real science.
5. Look for the misspelling of terms; confusion of milligrams, grams, and micrograms; and omission on labels of essential or required information are clear indicators of the ignorance and negligence of the manufacturer.
6. Use resources that analyze and confirm supplement content, dose, and purity. ConsumerLab is one such service. Pharmaceutical researchers also report findings on supplement label accuracy; a PubMed can lead you to this information.
7. Look for the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) logo (USP verification mark) on supplement labels. The mark certifies that the USP has found ingredients consistent with those stated on the label. It also indicates the supplement to be manufactured in a safe, sanitary, controlled facility and that the product dissolves or disintegrates to release nutrients in the body. (However, the USP does not test the supplement efficacy.)
8. Look for a phone number on the label to call with questions or report side effects. On websites, look for a domestic address and phone number, in addition to email contact. What type of response do you get from a knowledgeable company, or is the only person available to read a scripted response?

If you are shopping online but are uncertain the supplement is right for you, check the Web retailer's return policy. A web retailer that also has a brick‐and‐mortar outlet near your locale may be preferable.

Having access to a professional so that important questions can get asked about supplements is always an excellent tool to support your nutritional journey. If you have any questions or are ready to start a new health journey that separates yourself from the average doer and consumer, Book your fitness consultation now!