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If you are interested in learning about your health or becoming part of one of the world's largest nutrition schools, you are in the right place. My own time at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition changed my life--it helped me improve my relationship with food, achieve my highest state of health possible, and share this knowledge with others.
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Shelly Pleasant
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nicolep
Check out my website @ www.nicolepandozzi.com where I offer free health consulations! If you know anyone who is looking for health counseling online, please direct them to my site. Thanks :)
nicolep
I recently tried a raw food diet for about 6 weeks. I have to say, I felt amazing. Has anyone tried it? Or would anyone be willing to? It's worth it!
Kevin
Recently I graduated from my RN program & have worked in northern rural Canada providing acute care to marginalized populations for the past 2 years. My core interest is the physiological impact phytonutrients have on our body's ability to prevent disease. I have a keen interest on integrative & functional medicine. I have considered a Masters from Bastyr or B.Ed but would prefer to stay employed. Any ideas for a RN who loves to educate patients on nutrition or promote healthy lifestyles?
nicolep:
Great area to specialize in! You should look into Institute for Integrative Nutrition which is now offered online (so you can work and continue to ...MoreGreat area to specialize in! You should look into Institute for Integrative Nutrition which is now offered online (so you can work and continue to learn about integrative medicine). If you would like more information, just send me a message and I'll provide any info you need! Good luck!
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Do any of you Health Nuts out there drink Kombucha? I have one practically every day at work. My girlfriend buys them and tells me that they're good for me. The label says that it will restore balance and vitality into my life. I have no clue what that really means. I'm hoping someone can enlighten me.
It's funny that I drink this stuff every day and I don't even know what it does. It's expensive too!
100 weeks ago from Health and Nutrition and Fit Freaks
Nathan Johnson:
@ Ryan I think Kombucha is a great substitute to all of the other sugary beverage choices out there. The benefits are, as Sean points out, mostly ...More@ Ryan I think Kombucha is a great substitute to all of the other sugary beverage choices out there. The benefits are, as Sean points out, mostly for your GI tract and immune system. However, I would not say that they are useless, here is a good article on the benefits of fermented foods from one of the few sites I read and trust when it comes to healthy eating. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/fermented-foods-health/ there is also a great primer on how to make your own Kombucha in the comment thread if your looking to save a few $$.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Thanks you guys! I haven't been drinking Kombucha for the last couple weeks because the brand that I buy got pulled from the shelves for some ...MoreThanks you guys! I haven't been drinking Kombucha for the last couple weeks because the brand that I buy got pulled from the shelves for some reason. Anybody know about this?
@Nathan -- There's a course over at Whole Food on University that teaches you how to make Kombucha. I've been thinking about taking it.
95 weeks ago
@Nathan -- There's a course over at Whole Food on University that teaches you how to make Kombucha. I've been thinking about taking it.
95 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Would you diet for dollars? (http://ow.ly/1SOg8) Many employers are betting they can find your price. At least a third of U.S. companies offer financial incentives, or are planning to introduce them, to get their employees to lose weight or get healthier in other ways. How much money would it take to get you to get healthy/lose some serious weight? $100? $500? (If my company reimbursed personal trainers, I'd be all in)
103 weeks ago from Human Resources, Health Care and Medical Professionals, Practitioners and Recruiters, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition2 more
Virginia Merritt:
sorry, I should have tinyurled the links! that was rude of me, all apologies. :-)
Study breakdown link: Moresorry, I should have tinyurled the links! that was rude of me, all apologies. :-)
Study breakdown link: http://tinyurl.com/yuf3tu
NED link: http://tinyurl.com/35mdq7c
Also, for anyone interested in understanding the social construction of the thin/beauty ideal or HAES or is within the fitness industry and just wants to wrap your head around the issues and ideology, I highly suggest these books:
Unbearable Weight: http://tinyurl.com/23aqxkr
Health At Every Size: http://tinyurl.com/25xbmjt
Fat Studies Reader (Rothblum was the 3rd on my thesis! An excellent researcher and professor.): http://tinyurl.com/282e3qy
102 weeks ago
Study breakdown link: Moresorry, I should have tinyurled the links! that was rude of me, all apologies. :-)
Study breakdown link: http://tinyurl.com/yuf3tu
NED link: http://tinyurl.com/35mdq7c
Also, for anyone interested in understanding the social construction of the thin/beauty ideal or HAES or is within the fitness industry and just wants to wrap your head around the issues and ideology, I highly suggest these books:
Unbearable Weight: http://tinyurl.com/23aqxkr
Health At Every Size: http://tinyurl.com/25xbmjt
Fat Studies Reader (Rothblum was the 3rd on my thesis! An excellent researcher and professor.): http://tinyurl.com/282e3qy
102 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe:
This concept, like perks for exercise programs in general are very specific to company benefits practices. If they are seeing claims rising across ...MoreThis concept, like perks for exercise programs in general are very specific to company benefits practices. If they are seeing claims rising across the board in this area, this incentive works. Typically. however, much time and expense is made in messaging to encourage bigger numbers of participants so you have to look at as part of piloting this idea.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I usually try to make my lunches, but 2-3 times a week I can't. So I stockpile single serving meals (frozen burritos, noodle bowls, etc) from Trader Joe's. I buy this stuff from Trader Joe's because it looks and tastes a lot better than the crap at regular grocery stores, but is it any healthier? I'm no good at reading nutrition labels so let me know what you guys think!
103 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Adriana Llames:
@nicolep: great advice, and it's accurate. Generally frozen dinners are high in sodium (500-600+) which can add up; if you're just eating them ...More@nicolep: great advice, and it's accurate. Generally frozen dinners are high in sodium (500-600+) which can add up; if you're just eating them every so often you're fine. Go for easy, high protein snacks in between (hummus/veggies, apple/peanut butter) to off-set the frozen meals.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Heather Dziczek:
I'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally ...MoreI'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally eat or consider "healthy," I wouldn't be able to give great advice, since none of the "heat and serve" meals are healthy by my standards. (Not trying to condescend — I've just become fairly health-conscious over time.)
If you can't (for reasons unknown) make lunch 2-3 days per week ... that's between half and most of the time. If it's important to you to eat a healthy lunch, perhaps checking out why you can't make lunch regularly (and making adjustments) will help more than reading labels.
101 weeks ago
Without knowing what you normally ...MoreI'm in the "make all lunches over the weekend" camp, except for lunches that will come from dinner leftovers.
Without knowing what you normally eat or consider "healthy," I wouldn't be able to give great advice, since none of the "heat and serve" meals are healthy by my standards. (Not trying to condescend — I've just become fairly health-conscious over time.)
If you can't (for reasons unknown) make lunch 2-3 days per week ... that's between half and most of the time. If it's important to you to eat a healthy lunch, perhaps checking out why you can't make lunch regularly (and making adjustments) will help more than reading labels.
101 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I rarely eat breakfast. I'm just not hungry first thing in the morning. Not too mention, as soon as I wake up I'm already running out the door. I'm realizing that this habit poorly affects my brain power at work. Any suggestions for what I can do?
105 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Bryon Ownby:
@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my ...More@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my brain doesn't really function until after 10am and stops at 2am). Anything that's halfway nutritious will work (and a little caffeine doesn't hurt).
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
nicolep
Is anyone interested in pursuing a career in health/nutrition, or is everyone mostly concerned about personal health?
nicolep
If you're looking for a new career I believe IIN can do for you what it did for me. You will learn strategies to transition from your old job to a satisfying career as a health coach, create revenue and freedom in your life, receive a thorough education to make better food and life choices, and make a significant difference on a global scale. If any of this resonates with you, then you definitely want to explore IIN a little further!
http://www.integrativenutrition.com/careerkitreferrals.aspx
nicolep
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Nutrition and Health Counseling, check out http://www.integrativenutrition.com/multimedia.aspx for more info.... or, just ask!
