Courtney Anaya

Experience

Courtney Anaya is a nutritionist and a certified personal trainer through ACE. She holds a BS in dietetics from James Madison Univeristy, and has an MS in human nutrition and functional medicine through the University of Western States. She has written nutrition content for Muscle & Fitness/Hers, Vitamin Retailer, and Natural Practitioner magazines. Her counseling experience entails sports nutrition, weight management, pre- and postnatal nutrition, and pediatric nutrition.

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Articles & Recipes

Healthy eating super foods - chia seeds and fruits.

10 Healthy Foods That Help You Wake Up

It's 6 a.m. and the alarm goes off, and you feel as if you didn't get a wink of sleep. It's time to look for foods that help you wake up.

Watermelon slices on a plate in summertime

10 Foods That Help Keep You Hydrated

About 20% of your daily water intake should come from fruits and vegetables. Put these hydrating foods on your grocery list!

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10 Best Foods to Eat Before Your Workout

Getting ready for the gym starts with a good snack. Here's what you should eat about 45 minutes pre-workout.