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Fostering Connections with Others and within Our Communities Listen to our podcast topic here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RgK3YRrKJIb Hello, welcome back to another episode of Practical Nutrition Podcast, I’m Anthony . . .   My recent experience with community and fostering connections.    My definition of community share common interests, values, or goals and are connected by social…

Click this link to listen to our podcast on this topic: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LacT5TrKJIb Purpose In today’s post we will discuss 75 hard and the Live Hard program. Today’s discussion is for anyone who has ever thought of taking on the 75 hard program, has attempted any of the phases, or is currently living hard. What is…

What Coaching Style is Best for My Health Journey?   To listen to this in podcast format, click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/achievingyourbest/episodes/What-Type-of-Coaching-Style-is-Best-for-my-Health-Journey-e2c1j5t   Coaching is a proven method to help you overcome blocks and reach your full potential. With the right support, you can change your mindset and make your journey towards your goals more enjoyable and…

Health Care Professionals and Scope of Practice   To listen to this is podcast form, click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/achievingyourbest/episodes/Credible-or-Concerning–Healthcare-Professionals–Scopes-of-Practice-e2autle If you didn’t know, there are many types of healthcare professionals who work in a growing number of healthcare areas. These professionals have different levels of education, registration and accreditation requirements to practice in their field. As…

Link to this Practical Nutrition podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FmyskIBYGCb   Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) In the world of (what seems like) a zillion different kinds of allergies, there’s a curious and relatively new addition that has caught everyone slightly off guard (and it’s caused by a tick bite). The attention of researchers and healthcare professionals have…

Pre-Workout Supplements: Helpful or Hype   Link to this podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dwEquTQTtCb   As sports dietitians, we have been using the words “pre-workout” for years, but what most people think about when they hear “pre-workout” is totally different from what we have been talking about. Nowadays, the term “Pre-workout” is more about which pre-workout supplement…

Artificial Sweeteners: The Sugar of the Future?   Listen to our podcast episode about this topic here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/achievingyourbest/episodes/Artificial-Sweeteners-The-Sugar-of-the-Future-e287ncm   Introduction:    Non-caloric sweeteners (also called low-calorie sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, and sugar substitutes) have been around for over 100 years. They became extremely popular during the 1950s-1980s by ultra-processed food and beverage companies as a “healthier…

Today we are talking about SUGAARRR (cue the Maroon 5 song). Sugar is one of THE most consumed items across the US. Ideally, the American Heart Association would like for us to stay around 25g or less of ADDED sugar daily. This is about 4-5 tsp of sugar per day. This seems reasonable, but did…

Whether you’re a long-time fitness enthusiast, or a fitness newbie, you have probably experienced muscle soreness after a hard workout. Recovery is one of the most vital parts of a health journey, because it allows you to live with less soreness, have quick turnaround time between workouts, and reduce the risk of injury. In our…