It’s no secret that some athletes use drugs to improve their performance. This unethical practice creates an uneven playing field and can skew the results of a competition. In addition, doping can also negatively affect the athlete taking the drug. Fortunately, professionals working in fitness, health, and nutrition can make a difference by being aware of the most common drugs athletes use, as well as warning signs and symptoms that a client might be using them. If you’re considering becoming a nutrition and health professional, you may soon learn that doping can have serious consequences. Read on to learn more.. READ MORE »
When people hear the word “snacking,” images of chips, candy, and other indulgences will usually come to mind. However, members of the professional nutrition community have argued that snacking can be beneficial to an individual’s health. Many claim that it can improve metabolic rate, curb hunger, and help with weight loss. If you’re interested in becoming a health and nutrition professional, your future career could involve advising your clients on forming and maintaining healthy eating habits. Will snacking be a part of those habits? Read on to discover the truth behind snacking. The Benefits of Snacking Depend on the Food.. READ MORE »
With the New Year on the horizon, professional nutritionists everywhere will be trusted by their clients to help develop clean-eating resolutions. The New Year is a chance to start fresh and recover from any holiday indulgence. Once you become a nutritionist, you can help your clients by creating practical and realistic nutritional goals. Are you interested in enrolling in nutritionist training? Here are three resolution ideas you could recommend to clients once you begin your career. 1. Pros with a Diploma in Nutrition Recommend Consuming more Omega-3 Fatty Acids A great New Year’s resolution you can recommend to your clients.. READ MORE »
The holidays are a time for people to come together and celebrate. Unfortunately, amidst the festivities the average person will consume a whopping 6,000 calories on Christmas day. That’s about triple Canada’s recommended daily limit. Even with the best of intentions, many health enthusiasts fall victim to holiday delights like turkey, desserts, and rich beverages. Healthy diets and exercise are neglected, and the effects of these indulgences are felt well into the New Year. As a soon-to-be wellness professional who can advise people on their nutrition habits, you can help your clients stay on track! Recommend these three nutrition mobile.. READ MORE »
People with different lifestyles, body fat percentages, and health habits may show the exact same body mass index (BMI) rating. This perplexing phenomena is one of the main reasons why BMI readings to measure obesity are becoming increasingly frowned upon by nutritionists and healthcare professionals alike. The outdated measuring tool has several significant drawbacks, which can make its readings incorrect in certain cases. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in nutrition, read on to find out why BMI findings may be inaccurate. Pros with a Diploma in Nutrition Might Know the Flaw Is in the Calculation The body mass.. READ MORE »
In today’s fast food world, it’s easy to assume that eating healthy is too expensive for budget-conscious consumers. But while buying organic vegetables and premium juice in health stores can admittedly be costly, there are numerous other affordable options available. Students pursuing a Nutrition, Health, and Sport diploma program at a top college like AAPS understand better than most the important role that nutritious foods have in optimizing the body’s health. They also know that clients don’t necessarily have to choose between eating healthy and eating affordably. In fact, with the help of a few savvy shopping tips, your clients.. READ MORE »
If one athlete is running triathlons and one is a body builder, should these athletes have the same diet? As trained nutritionists know, the answer is probably not. One is seeking to stabilize blood levels to ensure that their body continues to perform at optimal capacity, and the other is seeking to build muscle by ingesting high levels of protein and carbohydrates. With two different body types and two different goals also comes two different diets. It’s one of the reasons why students completing their studies at the Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) take one course on the nutritional.. READ MORE »
When it comes to eating in season, summer is the perfect time to do it. Farmer’s markets fill their stands with plenty of freshly-picked fruits and vegetables, and even many grocery stores pack their produce section with fresh local options. For many nutritionists, it’s an ideal time for encouraging clients to add fresh berries, leafy greens, and other healthy and nutritious choices to their diets. But while the many fruits and vegetables for sale offer plenty of benefits, there are a few choice ‘superfoods’ that stand out from the pack. These superfoods are filled with everything from vitamins and minerals.. READ MORE »
We are excited to announce that AAPS’ Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Sports Science is now being recognized by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) as a recommended education program. Moving forward, students who have successfully completed the program will meet the educational standards required to become professional members of the NANP, and may apply to sit for the Board Exam in Holistic Nutrition. The NANP’s mission is to unify the holistic nutrition profession; educate and serve members; and protect the holistic professional’s right to practice. For more information about the NANP, click here. To see AAPS’.. READ MORE »
Professionals with nutrition training know that the nutritional need of each athlete depends on many factors. A 200-pound body-builder will, after all, have very different nutritional requirements than a lean marathon runner. That’s why certified nutrition experts carefully craft each athlete’s diet plan according to their individual needs as well as the type of training they do. If you’re considering a career as a nutritionist, read on to learn how you can help endurance athletes go the extra mile. Carbohydrates: The Macronutrient of Choice for Endurance Nutrition and Health Training Carbohydrates are often the fuel of choice for endurance athletes,.. READ MORE »
