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Pre-Nutrition School Jitters

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So I have less than a month left until I start my journey to becoming a certified health coach. I’m enrolled at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition which has an amazing holistic based approach to nutrition, health and wellness. I’m in the process of working on my “fundamentals” which I like to call my pre-homework homework.

I know that this program will be phenomenal for me and aid in what I want to do with my life in the long run (aspiring health editor over here!) but hey, I have the jitters. I’m a tad nervous about what is to come. How on earth did I manage four years of undergrad? And now I will be able to study something I am passionate about, something that can help me help others. That’s truly what I want to do. I want to be that person people think of as a valuable resource.

I just dont understand my jitters. It’s not like I am going into an ACTUAL classroom since Integrative Nutrition is an online school. I am eager to learn and ready for the challenge.

I can’t wait to share my knowledge with the world!

Peace, love and no beef!

G

A Phenomenal Article by Dr. Fuhrman on What You Need to Know About Vegan & Vegetarian Diets (ahem…lifestyles)

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  • Multiple studies have shown that vegetarians live longer than non-vegetarians do3. The research shows those who avoid meat and dairy have lower rates of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, which are the leading causes of death in America
  • It is a myth that a vegetarian diet, rich in green vegetables, beans, and whole grains would be likely to be low in calcium or protein. Plant food contains adequate levels of these nutrients. However, if a vegetarian diet is not carefully designed to include foods such as nuts, seeds, green vegetables, beans, and whole grains, then levels of calcium, iron, zinc, and protein could be low
  • The chief health reason to choose a vegetarian diet is to consume high levels of fruit, green vegetables, and beans. A diet primarily comprised of nutritious foods, not processed food or animal products is the key both to better health, and healthy weight loss.

A Phenomenal Article by Dr. Fuhrman on What You Need to Know About Vegan & Vegetarian Diets (ahem…lifestyles)