Nutrition and Diet
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Longevity Isn’t Just About Optimizing Physical Health—Here Are the Other Things that Count
There’s been a growing shift in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. The promise of “immediate results” will probably never lose its sparkle. But, as a good portion of our population (hi, Boomers!) moves into their “silver” years, conversations around optimizing lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how long you live with a high […] More
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Building a Referral Network: 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Everyone needs a team. As a health coach, you can become an expert in multiple areas: nutrition, behavior change psychology, fitness and athletic performance, stress management and recovery, and more. However, no matter how many certifications you earn, you’ll invariably encounter clients with progress-blocking problems you don’t have the skills, training, expertise, or legal right […] More
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Quest Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Recipe
CHEAT ON HOT CHOCOLATE WITH QUESTIFIED PEPPERMINT MOCHA HOT CHOCOLATE. When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a warm cup of hot chocolate. But what if you could enjoy the indulgent flavors of peppermint mocha and get a boost of protein to fuel your day? Enter this high-protein Peppermint […] More
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Quest Cinnamon Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
CHEAT ON ORDINARY PIE WITH QUESTIFIED BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS. Let’s face it: pies are high-maintenance. From the rolling, to the kneading, to the ever-present risk of a soggy bottom—pies are straight-up divas. That’s where Questified Brown Butter Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars step in. They’ve got all the nutty, buttery, magic of your […] More
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Eating to Reverse Heart Failure
An entire issue of a cardiology journal dedicated to plant-based nutrition explores the role an evidence-based diet can play in the reversal of congestive heart failure. It is a hopeful sign of the times when an entire issue of a cardiology journal is not just dedicated to nutrition, but to a plant-based diet in particular. […] More
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Pole Walking to Lose Weight?
Does walking with poles, also known as Nordic pole walking or “exerstriding,” beat out regular walking for depression, sleep quality, and weight loss? Exercise recommendations for obesity have been referred to as “the mysterious case of the public health guideline that is (almost) entirely ignored.” Governmental, scientific, and professional organizations call for at least an […] More
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Quest Mini Chocolate Chip Cakes Recipe
CHEAT ON ORDINARY DESSERT WITH QUESTIFIED MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKES. New Year’s Eve is no time for boring. If you want to give 2024 an epic send-off, your dessert has to be just as extra as your sequins and countdown playlist. Enter Questified Mini Chocolate Chip Cakes—the bite-sized blasts of cake, cream, and chocolate with […] More
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Quest Peppermint Bark Donuts Recipe
CHEAT ON DONUTD WITH QUESTIFIED PEPPERMINT BARK DONUTS. The holidays are a time for indulgence, but who says you can’t enjoy festive treats and stay on track with your health goals? These Quest Peppermint Bark Donuts are here to prove you can have the best of both worlds! Made with the Quest Peppermint Bark Protein […] More
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Diets with the Lowest Carbon Footprint
Why don’t environmental groups advocate for climate-friendlier diets? In what “was arguably the largest ever environmental protest in the world,” more than one million children in more than one hundred countries joined the “Global Climate March, demanding that governments act now to reduce climate change and global warming.” “The concerns of the young protesters are […] More
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How Heavy Is Your Food’s Carbon Footprint?
How much greenhouse gas does the production of different foods cause, measured in miles driven or lightbulb hour equivalents? “Our eating habits are making us and the planet increasingly unhealthy—it’s a lose-lose situation.” “A global transformation of the food system is urgently needed.” “In consideration of the mounting evidence regarding the environmental effects of foods, […] More
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Your Key to Body Image Freedom
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t […] More
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Eating to Fight the Climate Crisis
The EAT-Lancet Commission lays out the best diet for human and planetary health. “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to ‘tell it like it is.’” In November 2019, more than 11,000 scientists from 150 countries declared “clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency.” […] More