RESOURCE GUIDE
11. NUTRITION
Books
WHY: The micronutrient quantity of our food is usually the topic of discussion relating to nutrition, especially in the academic system. However, knowledge about the bacteria and enzymes that break our food is where the leaders in the field are taking us. The book explains the interplay between the state of your microbiome, your brain, disease, and behavioral disorders. Maybe it’s not just your program design that matters for health, performance, and behavior...
WHY: Robb Wolf simplifies how there are individual responses to individual foods. That take-away alone is important in understanding that nutrition is individual and absolute, blanket statements should be avoided.
- The Wahls Protocol: A radical new way to treat all chronic autoimmune conditions using Paleo by Dr. Terry Wahls (recommended by Lucy Hendricks)
WHY: Dr. Wahls shares her journey with the paleo diet that allowed her to reverse many of her multiple sclerosis symptoms and other autoimmune conditions.
WHY: Dr. Hyman debunks common misconceptions relating to food and provides a guide to lifelong health. This resource is valuable with combining all the above knowledge into breaking down foods for our overall health.
WHY: Dr. Ruscio explores modern lifestyle changes and the widespread use of antibiotics impact on our gut. Our gut houses essential bacteria that we need for overall health. The root cause of symptoms such as depression, fatigue, weight gain, autoimmunity, and insomnia can be healed by restoring our gut. Typical academic and public knowledge of nutrition is focused on the food we eat, instead of the bacteria that break down that food. Understanding our gut can help you understand how nutrition relates to overall, whole body health.
WHY: “Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health.”
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Articles
- Fat Loss for Strength Athletes by Anthony Diehl on Rebel Performance
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Research Based Content
- Bro Research by Ben House, PhD, CISSN, Ryan L’Ecuyer, & Tommy Wood, MD, PhD
WHY: Dr. Ben House and Team use research to provide you with the latest on nutrition, endocrinology, hypertrophy, mindfulness, and projects that will provide us with more data and research on highly training males.
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Articles: Peer-Reviewed Position Stands
WHY: The International Society of Sports Nutrition has positions stands on many topics, such as nutrient timing, diets & body composition, creatine supplementation, beta-alanine, protein & exercise, and so much more.
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Textbooks & Certifications
- The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition Certification Manual by Ryan Andrews and John Berardi Level 1 Certification & Level 2 Certification Master Class $997 or $97/month for 12 months
WHY: Precision Nutrition program does a great job with applying information to clients.
Textbook: Essentials of Sports nutrition and Supplements, Antonio J et al. (editors)
WHY: Certification is dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation.
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Personal Coaching
   WHY:  She provide both private and group coaching. You will learn how nutritional and behavior have the power to heal, nourish, empower, and create deep health. You can use this as a personal resource OR a referral for clients.
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Seminars & Online Courses
- Metabolic Fitness Courses : Functional Physiology, Biochemistry, and Lab Interpretation by Brian Walsh
Level 1: Functional Biochemistry Course $399
WHY: The course covers 15 modules from functional cellular biology, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids: structure, function, digestion, and overview of biochemical pathways and metabolism to the biochemistry of methylation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and more. You also get access to the metabolic fitness Q&A forum and a certificate of completion.
WHY: Dr. Mike T Nelson provides research-based content within 8 modules to teach topics including, defining metabolic flexibility, fat as fuel, micro nutrition, NEAT, exercise, interventions, carbs, and sleep.
- BR200 Modules by BroResearch
WHY: Made for trainers, nutritionists, and health care professionals that want a master degree education without caring about the letters behind your name. Modules include The Research and Design module, Nutrition Workshop Module, Mindfulness Module, and Hypertrophy Module. Instructors led courses with a highly filtered (you have to apply) small group-learning environment.
Blogs
WHY: He has an article on just about every topic you could think of. His blog is one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world.
WHY: Diana Rodgers does a great job at squashing misconceptions in the nutrition world like, should you listen to the AHA’s opinion on coconut oil, would going vegan help or ruin our health, and what does it really take to achieve sustainability.
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Podcasts
- Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
- Flex Diet Podcast with Dr. Mike T. Nelson
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Websites & Social Media Resources/Mentors
- Erin DeMille @erinsuncommoneats Erin's Website
- Michael Ruscio @drruscio Dr. Ruscio's Website
- Bryan Walsh Dr. Walsh's Website
- Mike T Nelson, CISSN, CSCS, MSME Dr. Nelson’s Website Instragram: @drmiketnelson, Twitter @miketnelson
- Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC @vitaminphd
- Renaissance Periodization @rpstrength
- Kim Barnes Jefferson @kimjeffersoncoach
