Jessica Nelson , RDN, CPT

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, received her Bachelors of Science at Western Michigan University and completed her postgraduate internship in dietetics at Viterbo University. She is a registered dietitian, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a member of the National Eating Disorder Association, as well as the Food Allergy Research and Education organization. Jessica uses intuitive eating and movement to support clients in developing a better relationship with food, exercise and their body.

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Is Carbonated Water Actually Good for You? A Dietitian Answers

Is carbonated water good or bad for you? Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, investigates. Carbonated water—and seltzer in particular—is exploding in popularity. In fact, this market is one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage categories today. In 2018, $22.1 billion in sparkling water/seltzers were sold. Annually since then, this figure has only increased. By the end […]

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The 5 Best Supplements for Your Summer Beauty & Wellness Concerns

Jessica Nelson RDN, CPT, outlines the best supplements for summer to address your most common beauty and wellness concerns all season long. For many of us, summer is our favorite time of year. Between the warm weather, sunshine, outdoor activities, and cute outfits, summer rocks. However, as with most good things in life, there are […]

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7 Easy Tips on How to Eat More Sustainably

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, shares how to eat more sustainably with seven simple tips. When we talk about eating sustainably, it’s important to first understand what certain terms in this space mean. From there, we’ll delve into the importance of eating sustainably and how to do so. What is food sustainability? Food sustainability entails applying […]

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Foods for Muscle Recovery

Want to build muscle and take your fitness goals to the next level? Complement your workout with the best foods for muscle recovery, vetted by dietitian and trainer Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT. Overworked and tired muscles leave you feeling sluggish and sore, making it difficult to give 100 percent to your next workout. To better […]

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Does Exercise Actually Boost the Immune System?

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, discusses the effects of exercise on the immune system. Protecting your immunity is as hot a topic as ever. It’s a given that making good lifestyle choices—such as getting adequate sleep, eating a balanced diet, lowering stress, and not smoking—are all habits that support your well-being. But what about physical activity? […]

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6 Exercises to Lift Your Butt and Tone Your Glutes

Finding a butt workout that will sculpt and lift your butt for that perfect peach emoji shape can be tough—there are so many options to choose from! We tapped Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, to explain exactly which muscles lift the buttocks and her personal trainer-approved exercises to lift your butt. Looking for the best butt-lifting […]

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A Total Ab Workout to Seriously Strengthen Your Core

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, shares a handy guide to your abdominal muscles, including her personal-trainer-approved total ab workout. Strengthening ab muscles is an important part of any exercise program. Continue reading to discover why core strength is essential for your body, daily movement, and overall health. Then learn about the different types of abdominal muscles, […]

Woman doing deadlifts at the gym to complete her functional fitness routine

What Is Functional Fitness? A Better Way to Move

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, teaches us the ins and outs of functional fitness. Learn how a functional fitness routine can help improve your quality of life and upgrade movements for even the simplest tasks. Plus: a simple (yet challenging!) full-body functional training workout you can do at home or at the gym. What is Functional […]

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How to Do an Elimination Diet, as Guided by an RD

Jessica Nelson, RDN, explains how to do an elimination diet to make food-related symptoms and conditions a memory of the past. What Is an Elimination Diet? Simply put, elimination diets are the gold standard for identifying non-anaphylactic food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities. By removing certain foods from your diet for a set length of time, […]

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The Best Hangover Foods to Help You Bounce Back

Nutritionist Jessica Nelson, RDN, explains what happens to your body when you’ve had too much to drink—and reveals the best hangover foods to help ease symptoms. So you went out and had a little too much fun—and you’re feeling it the next morning. A hangover after a night of drinking is a pain, but here’s […]

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HUM’s Guide on the Best Time to Take Supplements

Jessica Nelson, RDN, advises the best time to take supplements and other tips for optimal supplement efficacy. Simply put, the best time to take supplements depends on which ones you choose. Many vitamins work better if you take them at specific times of day, with certain foods, and/or when combined with other vitamins and minerals. […]

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A 30-Minute Full-Body Workout You Can Do At Home

No gym? No problem. As a certified personal trainer, I assure you you can get a great at-home full-body workout using just your body weight and a few pieces of equipment. This workout will take you less than 30 minutes to complete and is my own go-to for an at-home full-body workout when I’m short […]

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