The New Year reliably brings a surge of motivation for people looking to reset their health, improve fitness, or recommit to routines that may have slipped during the busy holiday season.1 Surveys show that improving fitness remains the most common resolution in the US, with nearly 80% of adults...
The Holiday Season and Stress Management: A Clinical Perspective
December 9, 2025
The holiday season is an important time of connection and celebration, but can also be associated with increased stress, disrupted routines, and health challenges.1-3 Patients may experience changes in eating patterns, tension headaches, overconsumption and weight gain, and increases in...
Protein is one of the most common nutritional concerns raised by male clients.1 It is often tied to goals related to fitness, body weight, healthy aging, or managing chronic diseases.1 For healthcare providers, addressing protein-related questions is an opportunity to support both immediate and...
Nutrition is a critical factor in reproductive health for both females and males. The optimal intake of protein and key micronutrients within an overall healthy dietary pattern for fertility supports hormone balance, ovulatory function, egg and sperm quality, and early pregnancy outcomes.1-4...
The Sleep-Appetite Connection
September 8, 2025
Sleep and eating behavior have a complex, bidirectional relationship, driven by hormonal regulation of appetite and metabolism.1,2 When sleep patterns are disrupted, individuals often experience increased hunger, a shift toward calorie-dense foods, and irregular eating schedules.1,3 Timing of...
Evidence-Based Nutrients and Dietary Patterns to Support Mood and Learning in Children
August 12, 2025
Fueling Focus: Nutrition Strategies to Support Children’s Brain Health Good nutrition is a powerful tool to support children’s academic performance, emotional regulation, and development. During the school year, children face learning tasks that require sustained attention, memory, and...
Mood can fluctuate throughout the day and is shaped by external circumstances, such as those that happen throughout the day, as well as internal factors like blood sugar balance, hydration, and nutrient status.1-4 Emerging evidence, sometimes referred to as nutritional psychiatry, shows that...
Early pregnancy presents a critical window where nutrition can significantly influence fetal development, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term health for both mother and child.1,2 Health care providers can educate patients on meeting increased energy and nutrient needs, because following a healthy...
Bone health is influenced by much more than just calcium intake and is critical to healthy aging and long-term health. Peak bone mass is typically reached by age 17 in females and 21 in males, with 95% of adult bone mass formed by these ages.1 After age 30, bone mass gradually decreases...
A Deep Dive into Fiber: Why it Matters for Your Patients
April 8, 2025
Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in the health of your clients, influencing digestive function, metabolism and weight, and cardiovascular health. Fiber consists of plant-based carbohydrates that resist digestion in the small intestine and are either partially or fully fermented in the large...