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How to Become a Holistic Nutrition Professional In 10 Months!

How to Become a Holistic Nutrition Professional In 10 Months!

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How to Become a Holistic Nutrition Professional In 10 Months!

How to become a holistic nutrition professional in 10 months

If the title of this blog posts seems familiar that’s because it’s also the name of our most popular webinar. Why do we keep harping on this message? Because we think it’s kind of a big deal. With our program, you can pivot your health and career and become a holistic nutrition professional in just TEN MONTHS.

The breadth of knowledge offered by the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Online program in this amount of time speaks not only to the quality of our top-notch curriculum, but also the skill and passion of our instructors.

You have the opportunity to hear from these instructors, and the admissions team members who know this program inside and out, before you even sign up. Our webinar is a valuable resource to you, whether you just found us, have been considering this for years, or already have a notepad full of questions and concerns.

The three things you’ll hear about during a webinar are: turning your passion into practice, gaining the knowledge and confidence to earn income, and making an impact.

Take your passion and put it into practice 

Many students come to us already brimming with a deep love and respect for nutrition. We think this is something that makes our community special. Wonderful things happen when passionate people are finally able to practice what they love.

Here’s how Kristin, a current NTP student, felt about jumping in to pursue her passion:

“2021 is about getting out of my own way … so here I come NTA. I’m so excited, nervous, all the things, to be working towards the title of Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. I’ve been eyeing this program for quite a while and it’s time to stop wasting time and jump in. 

Holistic wellness is what lights me up. The NTA’s approach aligns with my own beliefs so it’s a perfect match. Their program is based on a foundational holistic approach to nutrition honoring the individual and their uniqueness because no one size fits all! 

So much knowledge is about to be dropped and I cannot wait to better be able to serve clients and this space.”


Gain the knowledge and confidence to replace or supplement your full-time income

There is so much you can do with the letters NT, and P behind your name. Read about how these graduates have turned this work into their livelihoods.

“ONE month ago today I left my corporate job to do Balance Made Simple… FULL TIME! 
 
I DREAMED of this day, and I can’t believe I have spent the last 30 days living it. It was PAST time, and I wanted to be able to offer MORE for YOU. 
 
Now – I have all the time I’ve dreamed of to create recipes for you, create new.. well you’ll see … take MORE 1:1 clients, AND perfect my FAVORITE program, Back to the Basics. SO much goodness coming soon – I CANNOT WAIT to help each and everyone one of you with your health goals. If I’ve learned anything over the last 6 months, its the POWER and NEED for nutritional therapy. 
 
DREAMS come true, and if your dream is to say good-bye to pesky health issues you’ve been struggling with your whole life – don’t wait any longer! There is a way without them, and my gosh is it worth it!” – Andrea from Balance Made Simple 


“Today marks my second week of being MY OWN BOSS {and I’m already full-time with my businesses!} 

Here are some reflections from the first 7 days: 

• I am absolutely PUMPED to spring out of bed every morning to work on my nutritional therapy and mentoring businesses (even on my days off 😁) 
• I get to choose WHO I work with and have been attracting the most amazing female clients and mentees ☺️ 
• I no longer carry the weight of feeling like I have to prove myself to anyone or show that I am capable or qualified (when I was over-qualified all along) 
• When you find the thing that lights you up, you WILL succeed at it 
• Stepping outside your comfort zone and taking chances every single day will absolutely pay off 
• Yes, the health and wellness market is completely oversaturated BUT the world needs more NTP’s and the success of my new business proves that! 
• It truly is NEVER TOO LATE to start something. I’ve known for over 15 years that one day I’d be my own boss. All roads led me here.” – Autumn of Crusading Wellness 


Turn your desire to help others into a rewarding career, while making an impact 

If your desire is to help others, you’re in good company. One thing all NTPs have in common is that they are making an impact —in their own lives, their families, their communities, and the world.

Maria, a current NTP student, is driven by her desire to help people and decided to maximize her impact by becoming an NTP.

“Guess what! I did a thing! Invested more in myself and going back to school to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner! 
 
I always have been drawn to work with people, give them knowledge and tools to make effective change in their life- no surprise I have a Masters in Social Work, and now I’ll be able to learn about nutrition, combining traditional wisdom and scientific research through the NTA program. 
 
I’m excited for this journey to begin and to be able to apply what I learn with my future clients.”


As an NTP student, you will be equipped to go out and make a serious impact. If you’d like to learn more and chat with our instructors and admissions team members, join us for our next webinar. You too can become a holistic nutritional professional in just 10 months!

Want your recipe or article to be featured on our blog? Email our team Marketing@nutritionaltherapy.com with your full name, article, a short bio in third person, and a headshot. We may feature you in an upcoming blog post.

 

 

 


 

 

Join us for a Live Webinar with one of our Instructors and Admissions Advisors!

During this call, you’ll explore and learn:

  • How to create a rewarding career in holistic nutrition that will give you the confidence and competence to replace your full-time income (whether you’re new to nutrition or or using it to enhance your current services)
  • How our unmatched education and instructor support sets our NTP program apart from other nutrition programs​​​​​​​
  • How graduates are successfully using their education and the many career opportunities available to you
  • If the NTP program is the right fit for you and how to move forward in financing your education

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Q&A with an NTP featuring Autumn Best

Q&A with an NTP featuring Autumn Best

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Q&A with an NTP featuring Autumn Best

 

Autumn Best is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and Business Mentor. Just months after graduating from the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Online program, Autumn was able to take her business full-time and accomplish her goal of being her own boss. For the last year, Autumn has helped many people get to the root cause of their digestive issues and supported many NTPs on the road to building their own businesses. Check out what Autumn has to say about her experience becoming an (F)NTP and the advice she has for people ready to take the next step in building the career of their dreams. 


 

Tell us about yourself and your business:

I help women conquer annoying and debilitating digestive issues like reflux, bloat, constipation, excess gas, and so on. We get to the root cause and then support the body. It’s the most rewarding work I’ve ever done and after a year of being in business, I still wake up every morning having to remind myself that this is the full-time job I GET to do.  

When I’m not helping other women feel their best, I’m spending time outdoors in Seattle with my 11-year-old dog Maxie, paddle boarding, taking and teaching hot pilates classes, traveling whenever and to wherever I can, and cooking up amazing nutrient dense food.

What made you decide to become an (F)NTP?

This was a very long time coming for me! My spark for holistic health and nutrition started over a decade ago, but I got wrapped up in the corporate world and my passion fell to the back burner. Fast forward to years of being told everything looked “fine” but knowing I could feel better – and the straw that broke the camel’s back was when I developed reflux a few years ago and I knew that PPI’s were just a band-aid and not the answer. I was determined to find the answer and I did when I got to the NTA’s digestion and elimination module. WOOHOO! 

I also knew that I was always meant to own a business and be my own boss. I was never quite sure how I’d get there but once I started class at the NTA, I knew this was it. This was the career for me. It all came together so seamlessly.

 

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome and if so, how did you overcome it?

I think this is something that most of us experience during and immediately after completing NTA training and there’s nothing wrong with that. My best advice for overcoming it is to graduate from the program knowing that you know more than you think you do and reminding yourself that you know more about holistic health than 99% of the population. Remember when you learned that adding sea salt to your water was important? The majority of people don’t know that tidbit or that they need to chew their food 20-30 times per bite. Scale back to what you didn’t know before the NTA and then teach people everything you’ve learned from that point forward. That’s a lot of amazing info!

How is your life different now than it was before the NTP program?

My life has changed in so many beautiful and unexpected ways since becoming an FNTP. I have a community I never had before of fellow nutrition geeks and holistic healers, a full-time job that has me pumped to spring out of bed every morning, and a freedom that I’ve never experienced before. Last, I have the knowledge to heal myself and my family, and that is invaluable.

What is some advice you would give students in the program working on building their business?

It’s OK to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. You just have to start! If you need guidance, that’s OK. Own that! Starting and building a business is hard work and there are a lot of moving parts. Sign up for the NTA’s career development course, or hire a business mentor to guide you through the process. I do 1:1 business mentoring and am happy to help. The more of us out there with successful businesses = more people getting the proper care and help they need to THRIVE. Know that the world needs NTP’s now more than ever. You’ve got this!

What goals do you have as an NTP?

Right now, I just want to help as many women as possible and continue to take my education and expertise deeper along the way. I’m a lifelong learner and I love to enhance people’s lives! A big project that I’d like to start soon is developing a guide or a course so that I can help even more people. There’s only so much time for 1:1 calls each day and the ability to reach more people with a course or guide would be insanely fulfilling to me.

Follow Autumn on Instagram @pilatesandpapaya or visit her website: crusadingwellness.com

Have more questions about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, what to expect from the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Online Program, or your next steps? Join us at an upcoming Info Session! NTA Instructors and our Admissions Team go LIVE every week to answer your questions and share everything you need to know about the program. See you on the webinar!

Want your recipe or article to be featured on our blog? Email our team Marketing@nutritionaltherapy.com with your full name, article, a short bio in third person, and a headshot. We may feature you in an upcoming blog post.

 

 

 


 

 

Join us for a Live Webinar with one of our Instructors and Admissions Advisors!

During this call, you’ll explore and learn:

  • How to create a rewarding career in holistic nutrition that will give you the confidence and competence to replace your full-time income (whether you’re new to nutrition or or using it to enhance your current services)
  • How our unmatched education and instructor support sets our NTP program apart from other nutrition programs​​​​​​​
  • How graduates are successfully using their education and the many career opportunities available to you
  • If the NTP program is the right fit for you and how to move forward in financing your education

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Fermented Vegetables: A delicious way to support your gut and bring variety to your plate!

Fermented Vegetables: A delicious way to support your gut and bring variety to your plate!

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Fermented Vegetables: A delicious way to support your gut and bring variety to your plate!

fermented vegetables

Are you tired of eating the same foods day after day?

It’s easy to get into a rut in the kitchen—we often go for the same staples each week. Our faithful go-to recipes can feel safe and reliable, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that.

However, what we want to avoid is never deviating from our staples. Variety in our diets allows us to ensure we are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals, of which we need many. Also, variety keeps cooking fun, which will naturally make us want to make more home-cooked meals.

In the spirit of variety, let us highlight a food category that is often overlooked but has great potential to bring extra pizzaz and nutrients into your kitchen: fermented vegetables.

What are fermented vegetables? 

Fermented vegetables are more than just the vinegary pickles you keep in the back of your fridge. 

Here’s how it happens: beneficial bacteria consumes the carbohydrates in food and release lactic acid which helps preserve the food. During this process, the bacteria also produces B vitamins and other micronutrients, depending on what the food is.

Cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, garlic, and hot peppers are popular choices for fermentation.

What are the benefits of fermented food? 

Fermented foods are great to eat to support your gut health. The microorganisms they contain support gut health and immune system function. They are also known to support cognitive function and mental health.

Fermented foods are typically anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense, making them a great choice for a snack or addition to a meal.

Not only is fermentation a good way to preserve food and increase the nutrient-density of it, but it also brings dynamic flavors to the table. Fermented vegetables are sour and unique tasting. Their acidity makes for a perfect palate cleanse after a rich meal. They can be added to soupsstews, salads, or served on their own. 

Fermented vegetable round up

We rounded up some of our favorite fermented vegetable recipes from our community. Pick one to try for yourself!

-This flavorful Fermented Salsa recipe by Beth Manos Brickey, NTP!

-This super easy Sauerkraut recipe! 

-These beautiful Fermented Carrots prepared by Jenny McGruther, NTP. 

Tips and Tricks

To produce the best results when fermenting your veggies, and to prevent the formation of mold, here are some things to keep in mind:

  1. Salt helps keep ferments crispy, gives them flavor, and helps keep potential cross-contamination by undesirable microorganisms at bay while beneficial, lactic acid producing bacteria take root and begin to proliferate.

2. Discard your fermented food if it smells or tastes rancid or putrid (not just sour and fermented) or if it’s slimy.

3. Any vegetable you are fermenting should remain completely submerged in brine, not exposed to air. You can use cabbage leaves to wedge fermenting foods below the brine level. Alternatively, weights designed for fermentation work well to make sure that your fermented foods stay fully submerged and are not exposed to oxygen.

4. Using an airlock lid or a stoneware crock designed for fermentation will prevent your ferment from being exposed to oxygen while still allowing the carbon dioxide that builds up during fermentation to escape. 

Don’t forget to have fun with it! Try out different combinations of vegetables and ways to incorporate them into your diet. Variety is the spice of life—and that translated very well into the kitchen.

Your gut anyour tastebuds will thank you.

References:  

Fallon, S., Enig, M. G., Murray, K., & Dearth, M. (2005). Nourishing traditions: The cookbook that challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats. NewTrends Publishing, Inc.

Nutritional Therapy Association (2019). Culinary Wellness Pt. 1 Study Guide. Olympia, WA.  

Selhub, E. M., Logan, A. C., & Bested, A. C. (2014). Fermented foods, microbiota, and mental health:  ancient practice meets nutritional psychiatry. Journal of physiological anthropology, 33(1), 2.  https://doi.org/10.1186/1880-6805-33-2 

Want your recipe or article to be featured on our blog? Email our team Marketing@nutritionaltherapy.com with your full name, article, a short bio in third person, and a headshot. We may feature you in an upcoming blog post.

 

 

 


 

 

Join us for a Live Webinar with one of our Instructors and Admissions Advisors!

During this call, you’ll explore and learn:

  • How to create a rewarding career in holistic nutrition that will give you the confidence and competence to replace your full-time income (whether you’re new to nutrition or or using it to enhance your current services)
  • How our unmatched education and instructor support sets our NTP program apart from other nutrition programs​​​​​​​
  • How graduates are successfully using their education and the many career opportunities available to you
  • If the NTP program is the right fit for you and how to move forward in financing your education

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Essential Minerals: Finding Balance with a Nutrient-Dense, Whole Foods Diet

Essential Minerals: Finding Balance with a Nutrient-Dense, Whole Foods Diet

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Essential Minerals: Finding Balance with a Nutrient-Dense, Whole Foods Diet

Essential Minerals

Minerals are an extremely important part of maintaining the health and physiology of our bodies.

But because humans don’t make minerals on our own, we must be mindful about the foods we choose to eat to ensure were getting all the nutrients we need.

Minerals play a key role in nerve conduction, muscle function, and tissue growth. So, what is the best way to make sure youre getting all the minerals you need in your diet? Let’s take a deeper look!

There are two types of minerals that we need in our diets to ensure proper function and optimal health.

Macrominerals are needed in relatively large amounts in the body, and Microminerals are needed in trace amounts. Some minerals are synergists and work together to support the body and others are antagonists that work against other minerals. Both types of minerals are needed to create balance, kickstart important functions, and provide the nutrients that the body needs.

Examples of macrominerals:

  •  Zinc – Important for immune health
  • Iodine – Key in thyroid function, metabolism, and bone and brain development
  • Iron – Forms and oxygenates blood cells
  • Magnesium – Supports nerve and muscle function
  • Calcium – Important for structural and functional support in the body 

Examples of microminerals

  • Boron
  • Chromium 
  • Cobalt
  • Copper 
  • Germanium 
  • Iodine 
  • Lithium 
  • Manganese  
  • Molybdenum  
  • Rubidium 
  • Selenium 
  • Silicon 
  • Vanadium

Due to each macromineral and micromineral having a specific function, we need a variety of minerals each day to create balance, support proper function, and keep our bodies strong and healthy.

But because the human body has no ability to synthesize minerals, we must obtain them from the food we eat.

The problem we run into is that unlike the diets of our ancestors, our food is deficient in many minerals.

There are three main reasons for this:

1. Industrial revolutions in farming and changes in landscapes have depleted our soil of minerals, which means there’s less minerals in the food we grow.

2. Packaged food is more prevalent and convenient, but it is less nutritious and void of important minerals due to processing.

3. Finally, the absorption of minerals is dependent on other functions of our body (hydration, blood sugar regulation, digestion, etc.) working properly. Even if we are consuming minerals in the food we eat, they don’t always make it into our blood, tissues, and bones.

Factors like stress, diet, and toxins in the environment can all play a role in mineral dysfunction, but there are easy ways we can support our bodies and give them the minerals they need to thrive.

  1. Eat leafy green vegetables and cook them in high quality fats for added nutrients (and flavor).
  2. Add a pinch of sea salt to water. The benefits are two-fold: it helps keep us hydrated and provides the key minerals found in sea salt.
  3. Eat properlysourced seafood or seaweed – both are great sources of minerals!
  4. Focus on whole foods – fill your diet with a variety of nutrientdense options. 

Thanks to overly-processed foods and the impact of industrialization on the nutritional integrity of our food, its all too easy to miss out on important nutrients that the body needs to function. But when we focus on a nutrient-dense, whole foods diet, we are able to turn the tables, provide our bodies with the minerals it needs, and ultimately, feel our best!

Learn more about mineral balance and easy ways to get more minerals into your diet by registering for our FREE 8-day Nutritional Therapy 101 course.

Want your recipe or article to be featured on our blog? Email our team Marketing@nutritionaltherapy.com with your full name, article, a short bio in third person, and a headshot. We may feature you in an upcoming blog post.

 

 

 


 

 

Join us for a Live Webinar with one of our Instructors and Admissions Advisors!

During this call, you’ll explore and learn:

  • How to create a rewarding career in holistic nutrition that will give you the confidence and competence to replace your full-time income (whether you’re new to nutrition or or using it to enhance your current services)
  • How our unmatched education and instructor support sets our NTP program apart from other nutrition programs​​​​​​​
  • How graduates are successfully using their education and the many career opportunities available to you
  • If the NTP program is the right fit for you and how to move forward in financing your education

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The Nutritional Therapy Association: On a Mission to Support Lasting Wellness

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The Nutritional Therapy Association: On a Mission to Support Lasting Wellness

The Nutritional Therapy Association: On a mission to support lasting wellness

What started as small nutrition school in the picturesque city of Olympia, Washington has billowed into a global force of nutrition professionals harnessing the power of real food, reconnecting individuals to the unique needs and innate wisdom of their bodies to support lasting wellness.

Today, there are over 6,000 Nutritional Therapy Practitioners all over the world. NTPs are prevalent in holistic and allopathic medical practices and are sought after practitioners, chefs, personal trainers, authors, and advisors.

The Nutritional Therapy Association is a leader in the health and wellness landscape and has shifted the nutritional paradigm by delivering a holistic perspective with integrity that’s rooted in the power of real food and scientific function of the body.

How did we get here? For that answer we must go back a few decades.

The history of the NTA 

Gray and Joy Graham founded The NTA in 1997 in order to teach nutrition to health care practitioners from a holistic perspective. It was incorporated as a vocational nutrition school dedicated to Nutrional Therapy and reconnecting people to healing foods and vibrant health.

In the early years, the NTA’s instructor team taught nutritional seminars to thousands of medical practitioners throughout the United States and Europe. Students included medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and naturopaths.

What became apparent to Gray Graham was that in addition to teaching nutritional therapy to doctors, what we really needed was a whole new profession dedicated to the power of whole foods and nutrients to restore and maintain health.

In 2001, in a cooperative effort with South Puget Sound Community College, we launched our first Nutritional Therapy Training (NTT) class and graduated our first class of twenty-seven Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs). A new profession was born.

What exactly is Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? 

Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are trained nutrition professionals, capable of identifying and correcting nutritional imbalances and deficiencies through targeted dietary and lifestyle changes.

NTPs are equipped to support the body’s innate ability to heal by addressing the importance of nutrient-dense food, lifestyle choices, culinary wellness, client coaching, and how social and personal components influence health.

An NTP’s job is to help address the ill effects of poor dietary and lifestyle habits while supporting the physiological foundations.

The Foundations

What makes NTPs different from many other practitioners is that they look at the big picture rather than focusing on the symptoms accompanying an issue. This means that a symptom is not viewed as the actual “problem”, but as an indication of an imbalance in the physiological foundations.

They take the time to look deeper and help their clients figure out what works for them.

While NTPs are equipped to work with clients 1:1, either in their own practice or under another practitioner such as a functional doctor or chiropractor, that is not all they can do. NTPs also use their skills and knowledge to run group programs, write books, host podcasts, and create recipes.

What is the NTP Online program like?

The Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Online Program is a ten-month, instructor-led, fully online program encompassing the NTA’s foundational and bio-individual approach to functional, holistic nutrition.

The program takes an in-depth look at the function and dysfunction of each body system, food quality and sourcing, culinary skills, meal planning, health and wellness barriers and influences, emotional well-being, environmental factors, the importance of sleep and movement, as well as stress and its effect on the body.

Students are empowered with the necessary motivational interviewing techniques, clinical and practical skills, and cutting-edge knowledge to become a highly recognized nutrition and wellness professional in their community.

If you’d like to get a taste of what students learn in the NTP Online program, sign up for our FREE, 8-day Nutritional Therapy 101 course!

The mission of the NTA

We are dedicated to delivering a science-based education that fosters a community of confident holistic nutrition professionals who harness the power of real food and empower people to reconnect with the innate wisdom and unique needs of their bodies, thereby supporting lasting wellness.

In 2013, we expanded our offerings to include a fully online program for the first time, making our transformative program accessible far and wide. Now anyone from anywhere can be a part of our mission.

In the fall of 2017, the NTA launched an eight-week Career Development Course designed to give graduates and other wellness professionals the resources they need to launch successful careers working with clients, building thriving practices, and helping the world heal.

The NTA is constantly growing and adapting to meet the needs of its students and graduates—as well as the global landscape at large so NTPs are equipped to go out and make a serious impact. Together, we can help our communities find lasting wellness.

Want your recipe or article to be featured on our blog? Email our team Marketing@nutritionaltherapy.com with your full name, article, a short bio in third person, and a headshot. We may feature you in an upcoming blog post.

 

 

 


 

 

Join us for a Live Webinar with one of our Instructors and Admissions Advisors!

During this call, you’ll explore and learn:

  • How to create a rewarding career in holistic nutrition that will give you the confidence and competence to replace your full-time income (whether you’re new to nutrition or or using it to enhance your current services)
  • How our unmatched education and instructor support sets our NTP program apart from other nutrition programs​​​​​​​
  • How graduates are successfully using their education and the many career opportunities available to you
  • If the NTP program is the right fit for you and how to move forward in financing your education

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