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How to become a nutritionist

2009-12-20T12:08:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to make a quick post today to let everybody know a great resource on how to become a nutritionist. Its a great career and i highly recommend it.

Quantum Wellness: Vegan World

2009-12-01T16:13:00.000-08:00

I just completed the book Quantum Wellness, by Kathy Freston, for the second time. This book is basically about being a vegan and reasons why adopting a harm free lifestyle is beneficial to your health, your spirit, and the environment. I first became interested in Kathy Freston's story when I saw her on Oprah's Soul Series where she appeared in an interview for an hour, last year. I really enjoyed her spirit, and I also vaguely remembered my best friend reading another book she had written called, "The One: Discovering the Secrets of Soul Mate Love." So we will be covering some great philosophy and techniques for Quantum Wellness in the next two weeks. Learn about a nutritionist schools if articles like this catch your interest.

Pregnancy: Portion Control

2009-11-19T13:32:00.000-08:00

Mind Over Matter: When it comes to portion control, overeating is often the result of thoughtlessness. Be aware of what sorts of foods you surround your self with and how often you indulge so you can identify when you're eating too much and what it is that triggers your overindulgences. Warning signals of hunger are tummy growling, hunger pangs, and sluggishness, and they usually pop up four to five hours after your last meal. If your body isn't showing these signs, then it's safe to say it's not quite time to snack.

Moods influence Intake: Be aware of whether you're eating extra food to satisfy your stomach or just to occupy your mind. Breakups and hormones are recognized as junk food enablers, but its easy to forget that celebrations can become excuses to overeat too. Eat a healthy snack before you attend a party or go out with friends so you're not tempted to overdo it on the appetizers.

Eating Is Not a Race: It takes around ten minutes for your stomach to communicate to your brain that you're full. Oftentimes we've shoved so much food down by the 10 minute mark that the signal arrives a bit too late. Need help slowing down? Serve a salad before your main course, eat with your non-dominant hand, or count your chews (for proper digestion, try to squeeze in at least 10 chews per bite) to control consumption.

Tip - Eating out? Ask your server to split your meal in half so you can have the first portion for dinner and save the second for later. If you're longing for fast food, practice portion control by ordering from the kids' menu.

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Dancing with The Stars: Cheryl Burke loses 15 Pounds

2009-10-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

So, I was reading People this week....I didn't order or pay for the subscription my self (for the record) OK? The people who lived in our house before didn't change the address to their subscriptions, so now I get a slew of magazines such as; People, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and a cigar catalog. I must say they can be very entertaining when you least expect it. Anyways, on to our topic of conversation. Cheryl Burke is quoted as saying, "I need to break a sweat every day or I don't feel good." I agree with this statement wholeheartedly. In fact, if I don't break a sweat for at least an hour a day, I don't feel good. She goes on to describe how she was able to lose an extra fifteen pounds. She did not fast because, "eventually you have to eat," and she didn't crash diet. She just changed a couple of her habits. Before she used to skip breakfast and then gorge by the time dinner rolls around. This is the first thing she changed. Now she goes for balance starting her day with egg whites and whole wheat toast, and not eating after 8 PM. She also opts for light dressing, lean meats, and low fat cottage chesse in her tacos. Some of her favorite snacks are bannana with peanut butter, or hummus and veggies. Cheryl admits being addicted to carbs, so she allows herself one pasta meal per month. Sounds pretty healthy to me. If nutritionist certification, or losing weight appeal to you please join us this week to learn all about the stars and how they are losing weight.

Fat Burning Supplement: Jillian Michaels

2009-09-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

So, I bought a fat burning supplement recently called Maximum Strength Fat Burner by Jillian Michaels. It actually works, and it isn't making me jittery! I am so glad I discovered it. It has Guarana, Willow Bark, and CLA among other ingredients. I have written about the benefits of Guarana and White Willow Bark in previous blogs, but I haven't touched on CLA.
CLA is defined as a fatty acid found naturally in beef and dairy fats. CLA has been found to have benefits such as; increasing metabolic rate, enhancing muscle growth, lowering insulin resistance, decreasing abdominal fat, lowering cholestrol, reducing food-induced allergic reactions and enhancing the immune system. CLA is not produced by the human body but you can get it from some foods such as whole milk, butter, beef, and lamb. If you are a slow oxidizer, a vegetarian, or anyone else who doesn't eat a lot of red meat or dairy, then CLA is an excellent supplement to give you a little extra edge while you are peaking. Learn more about subjects like this at nutritionist schools, follow your dreams.

Biggest Loser and Food Inc: Diabetes and Obesity

2009-09-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

One of the issues that is discussed in the movie "Food Inc." which I will be promoting all this week on my blog, is diabetes and obesity in America. Surprisingly, or rather unsurprisingly, this topic was touched upon briefly last night in the first episode of my favorite show, Biggest Loser Season 8.
It has been proven that high calorie, sugar laden processed foods coupled with our inactive lifestyles is growing our waistlines in America and contributing to serious health issues like diabetes, heart ailments and cancers. One-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese.
The character Sean, from season 8, a youth pastor and daddy-to-be from Tulsa, OK was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that he was unaware of. Shocking that he was living unknowingly with type 2 diabetes. I can't wait to see the transformation of these overweight/obese contestants. I am so inspired when I see how hard these people work to regain their health. I will also be interested to see if Sean is able to overcome this newfound health issue.
As a side note: I have a friend who is about 40 pounds overweight. She says about losing weight "I just need to make healthier choices." I think this may be one of the biggest misconceptions in America today. I have been forty pounds overweight before and I had to work out twice a day and adhere to a 1200 calorie per day regime...and it still took 2 months for me to lose that weight! I had to regain muscle and repair my metabolism before I could lose all that fat. I want to say to my friend "honey, you DO need to make healthier choices...but that is not going to lose the weight." These contestants on Biggest Loser are dedicating everyday solely to losing weight. It just cracks me up and discourages when people think they just need to make "a couple of small changes". Once you are 40 pounds overweight, let alone 250 pounds overweight, you are going to have to dedicate a lot of energy and time to losing the weight. I wonder if people get discouraged when they don't see results because they have not been realistic about what it will take.
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Food Inc: A movie

2009-09-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

Our immediate topic this week we will be discussing a movie I am volunteering to promote through The Surfrider Foundation, Kauai Hawaii. The movie is called "Food Inc". We will be reviewing the issues presented in this film each day, and if you are interested in becoming a nutritionist or attending one of many nutritionist schools, we feel this is a must see movie!
Overview:
In "Food, Inc"., filmmaker Robert Kenner, sheds light on America's food industry. The film works to expose the secrets the food industry have been hiding from our Nation's consumers with the help of many government agencies such as; The USDA and The FDA. Currently, our Countrie's food supply is controlled by a handful of huge companies that put profit ahead of consumer health to be more competitive and make a higher profit. By doing this, these corporations have threatened the livelihood of our own American farmers, the safety of their workers and our environment.
Our chickens may have bigger breasts, we may have created the perfect pork chop, invented herbicide-resistant soybean seeds, and even accomplished growing tomatoes that don't spoil, but in the process we have also created new strains of E. coli—the harmful bacteria that causes illness for an estimated 73,000 Americans annually. America is riddled with widespread obesity, particularly among children, and an epidemic level of diabetes among adults, and we ask why?

Food Inc. features interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto) along with forward thinking social entrepreneurs like Stonyfield's Gary Hirshberg and Polyface Farms' Joel Salatin, Food, Inc. reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.

Fat Burning Supplements: White Willow Bark:

2009-08-31T17:22:00.000-07:00

Friday we discussed combining guarana and white willow bark to increase fat burning, but what is white willow bark?
White willow bark is nature's aspirin. Derived from a tree species native to Central and Southern Europe, and cultivated in North America, white willow bark contains salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid. This produces the same effect as aspirin. In fact, aspirin was originally synthesized using white willow bark without any of the adverse results. (Due to tannins in white willow bark, it can make some people's stomachs upset. Also since it is very similar to aspirin chemically, you should not take it if you are allergic to aspirin. Studies have shown that when combined with guarana seed extract, as discussed in Friday's blog, and also citrus auantium, white willow bark increases the bodie's ability to utilize fatty acids while preserving lean muscle tissue.
Any of these supplements are readily available and health food stores or your local GNC.
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Caffeine: A Fat Burning Supplement

2009-08-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

Caffeine is one of the most effective weight loss supplements. It is a performance enhancer, and also accelerates the rate at which fat is broken down within the body. This helps burn a higher percentage of calories from fat during exercise. In addition to this, when your body uses fat while exercising, rather then glucose, your glucose levels remain stable. This makes you feel less hungry. Don't just head straight down to the local Starbuck's for a latte however; when it comes to caffeine, you must take the right kind, at the right time, in the right amounts, with the right blend. Caffeine in coffee is actually ineffective for fat burning, because the other ingredients in coffee interfere with its performance enhancing effects. The most effective form of caffeine for weight loss is and herb called guarana. Guarana comes from a tropical plant from the Amazon jungle. Guarana contains a compound nearly identical to caffeine, but is more effective for weight-loss. Unlike caffeine, which produces and energy surge with a sudden rush and quick drop-off, guarana is not readily water-soluble and therefore absorbed less quickly. Guarana's effects are released over a period of hours producing an energy boost that escalates more gradually.
Guarana is most effective in fat burning when combined with white willow bark. This combination naturally elevates energy expenditure (calorie burning) by interfering with prostaglandin production and inhibiting norepinephrine breakdown.
The most effective way to take guarana for weight loss is to ingest 5 mg of per pound of body weight 40 minutes prior to exercise. For best results take a supplement that combines guarana and white willow bark.
We will be touching on more weight loss supplements in next weeks blogs. If you enjoy our articles about nutrition, you might like to learn more about how to become a nutritionist. Please visit us at www.Nutritionist-World.com

Biggest Loser: Jillian Michaels Nutrition

2009-08-27T11:31:00.001-07:00

So, as promised yesterday, we will be reviewing how the three different oxidation metabolisms should eat according to Jillian Michael's new book, "Making the Cut". Please read yesterday's post if you need a definition of the oxidizers.

Slow Oxidizers - The ideal macronutrient ration for the slow oxidizer is 60% carbohydrates, 25% protein and 15% fat. When slow oxidizers are choosing proteins, they should opt for low fat options because high fat proteins will slow down the oxidation rate, which is bad for people who are already slow oxidizers. Although this group metabolizes carbs better then other groups, be cautious to choose complex carbs rather then simple ones that convert into sugar quickly in the blood stream. And finally for the 15% fat choices; slow oxidizers should follow a low-fat diet. Too much fat can make this type lethargic, anxious and irritable. Ideal fat choices are vegetables and nut oils.

Balanced Oxidizers - The ideal macronutrient ratio for balanced oxidizer is 40% carbohydrates, 30% Protein, and 30% fat. It is important for balanced oxidizers to get a good mix of different types of protein from high purine proteins to low. * Purines are natural substances already present in our bodies that aid in cellular regeneration. We all metabolize purines differently. It is crucial for balanced oxidizers to get both low and high purine proteins and that your diet consists of 30% protein all together. Ideal carbohydrates for a balanced oxidizer is a mix of fruits and vegetables. They should limit starchy carbs to no more then one serving per meal. Fats are 30%. Fat should not be excessive or limited with this type of body.

Fast Oxidizers - The ideal macronutrient ratio for the fast oxidizer is 30% carbohydrates, 40% protein, and 30% fat. The best proteins for fast oxidizers is high purine proteins. High purine proteins are found in fattier meats. This type performs the best on heavier, fattier proteins because it helps to slow down the oxidation rates. Fast oxidizers do best when they are also limiting carbohydrate intake. They should avoid simple carbs that convert into sugar quickly, and focus on complex carbs like whole grains. Fast oxidizers need to support their metabolism by sustaining 30% of their calorie allowance from natural oils and fats.

This is only a brief explanation of what is meticulously articulated in Jillian's book. We would love to answer any questions you may have if you would like more information. Nutrition is a fundamental topic to our health. You can also visit our website if you would like to learn more about how to become a nutritionist. Please meet with us tomorrow as we learn how to decide how many calories you should be burning and consuming for each body type.

Biggest Loser Jillian Michael's: Nutrition

2009-08-27T11:24:00.000-07:00

Biggest Loser Nutrition: Jillian Michaels

2009-08-26T16:07:00.000-07:00

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Biggest Loser: Jillian Michaels Nutrition

2009-08-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

I cannot wait until season 8 of The Biggest Loser premiering September 15th! I love that show. In the interim I have picked up and completed Jillian Michael's new book, "Making The Cut." Although this book is primarily about overall training, I was impressed by a couple of nutritional concepts she introduced. I will be recapping them in the following blogs.
The first concept I would like to touch upon, is "eating for your metabolic type". Instinctively, I have always believed this idea because my husband can eat anything under the sun and not gain an ounce...while I do not have the same luck; if I eat even one piece of pizza, I swear I gain 5 pounds and wake up bloated....annoying! Here is a description of the three metabolic types: Slow oxidizers, balanced oxidizers, and fast oxidizers.
The Slow Oxidizer - slow oxidizers require a higher percentage of carbohydrates that of fat and protien, both to lose weight and to feel both physically and mentally energized.
Balanced Oxidizer - Balanced Oxidizers require an equal percentage of carbohydrates, fat, and protein and have the capacity to do well on the widest range of foods.
Fast Oxidizers - Fast Oxidizers require a higher percentage of protein and fat than of carbohydrates. Fast Oxidizers should have protein in every meal including snacks.
Please see "Making The Cut," if you are interested in taking the quiz to determine what category you fall in to. Tomorrow we will be discussing what to eat for each type.
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Nutritionist Schools

2009-08-21T20:40:00.000-07:00

With the daily grind of work, family, and friends, it seems difficult to make room for an education. If you were like me, I realized my second go-around what i really wanted to become. If you are looking to become a Nutritionist or a Dietitian you may be a perfect candidate for one of the accredited online nutritionist schools. You can find a large number of excellent online nutritionist degree programs in nutrition sciences and public health. Follow your passion with a lifetime of rewarding employment.

Nutritionist Salary

2009-08-21T11:27:00.000-07:00

Alot of people ask what the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian and what is the difference in salary. Both require education but a Registered Dietitian requires a bachelor degree from an accredited college approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). This is followed up by a minimum 6 month internship. Next you have to pass a required examination administered by the (CDR) Commission on Dietetic Registration, and keep their credentials updated regularly. The term Nutritionist has been used losely in the United States. A nutritionist is much less specific. An associates or bachelors degree in Public Health, Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness or Healthcare administration are common degrees for becoming a nutritionist. As you can see this effects the salary range in this field drastically. Salaries vary by geographical region, education level, title, and years of practice. Here is a great resource for nutritionist salary information.

Acai: Oprah and Dr. Oz File Suit

2009-08-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz are taking legal action against more than 50 businesses. The lawsuit includes allegations that companies used the famous duo to advertise and falsely endorse various cosmetics, diet products, and tooth whitening kits.

The papers state: "These defendants are willfully capitalizing on plaintiffs' valuable reputation and intellectual property rights to lure consumers into ordering their infringing products on the false premise that they have been tested or recommended by Ms. Winfrey and/or Dr. Oz when they have not."

The product that caught my attention from the beginning was acai. This has been the new weight loss craze on the Internet. Since I am always looking for new easy ways to lose weight, besides my backbreaking workouts, and eating birdseed, I naturally looked into the acai theory. Look no further people! It is not proven the acai helps you lose weight. It is another “too good to be true” myth! While acai is considered an anti-oxidant, comparable to cranberries, it is not a weight loss tool. Sorry. Argghhhh!!! Back to the basics of working out, good nutrition, and burning more calories then we consume.

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Become a Nutritionist

2009-08-19T16:25:00.000-07:00

We at Nutritionist-World believe that nutrition is one of the fundamental keys in life. We are born with one body and must care for it to the best of our abilities. Unlike cars, houses, or any other object we spend our time in, we will never be able to trade our bodies. Furthermore, they begin an irreversible aging process from the moment we join the human population. Food is fuel for our body. Unfortunately with so much misleading and mixed information out there it is difficult to discern the best route for achieving optimum health. Whether your goal is to become a nutritionist or simply learn how to best care for your body, we are your on-line source for Nutrition Education.