Marie Spano

While it is beyond your scope of practice to diagnose or treat inflammation, a growing body of research suggests that certain nutritional components have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the pain of inflammation. Read on to learn more about acute and chronic inflammation, its causes and effects on the body, and what the research says about nutritional strategies that are purported to help tame the fire of inflammation.

A spate of recent headlines touting new research has called into question many of our commonly held beliefs about salt, but were the headlines on target or unnecessarily alarmist? Could high-sodium electrolytes and sports drinks, in fact, be doing more harm than good for active individuals? Here is a breakdown of what we know about sodium, its effects on the body, the new research causing all the controversy, and what your clients need to know to stay healthy and hydrated.

If your clients aren’t powering their workouts with plant-based foods they may not be getting maximal results from their training. Plant-based foods can improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to hard-working muscles, ignite muscle growth and repair, and deliver the nutrients needed for maximal energy and recovery. Here are three research-proven ways to help your clients reap the benefits of consuming the earth’s most nutrient-packed plants.