Nutrition

Don’t be fooled by fad diets that tell you carbs are bad. They are essential for energy and normal functioning. Some carbs are much better for you than others. Here’s how to choose carbs for optima...

Some coaches help clients reach their goals through exercise. Others focus primarily on diet. A fitness and nutrition coach does both. Here’s what this type of coaching looks like, as well as how i...

Do you know how to fuel for a long race or other endurance event? Contrary to popular belief, carb loading doesn’t mean eating a big bowl of pasta the night before. Learn all about carb loading, ho...

Powdered greens supplements for smoothies and juices are popular, but are they worth the cost? Do they really deliver on the hype and promises? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Learn more about...

Most people want to eat better, but they find many excuses not to. As a trainer or coach, you can help clients break through the budget barrier. Healthy eating does not have to be expensive. You ju...

If you want to help clients improve their health through food, you can become a nutritionist. Here’s how to enter this career, along with salary and career path options.

Counting macros has become a popular way to lose weight, fine-tuning the age-old process of counting calories to create a customized plan.

Many people consume sports drinks to step up their athletic performance. But are these drinks all they're cracked up to be? Can plain water support your fitness goals with just as much success?

Don't be too hard on yourself when you make poor food choices. Your mood has a lot to do with it. But knowledge is power, and the more you know about mood and food, the more you can improve your di...

Healthy eating doesn’t mean denying yourself all the foods you enjoy. Dessert can be healthier. One way to transform a sugar-laden, fatty dessert into something more wholesome is to increase the pr...

Tired of the low-carb diets floating around? The Okinawa diet includes plenty of high-fiber carbs and a mostly plant-based style of eating. Get this diet's details in our latest post on the ISSA blog.

Salty and sweet carbohydrates never disappoint on flavor and taste. Cravings are bound to hit but understanding how to honor food cravings in a healthy way can help your clients make better-for-you...