Crystal is a certified integrative nutritionist, functional wellness coach, health educator, speaker, author, and advocate leading thousands of clients students, and followers from around the world in a holistic revolution to fuel their potential in moving to a new level of wellness: Nourish, Nurture, Sustain.
1. Tell us more about yourself and your profession.
I am a Certified Nutritionist & Wellness Coach. After battling my own health issues, I became a student of nutrition science, functional movement therapy, and holistic wellness.
As a way to educate me about the healing properties of food, I became obsessed with the science and research landing her from receiving several certifications and publishing several scholarly publications. I have been a Certified Nutritionist for over 20 years and in private practice for 9 years.
I have comprehensively studied over 100 dietary theories and innovative methods in integrative wellness in the development of my professional principles and private practice.
2. What are some of the biggest myths related to nutrition?
Some of the biggest myths related to nutrition are that there is "good" and "bad" food and fewer calories equal healthier or weight loss. Nutrition is not that simple and there is no "one sign fits all" solution or a cookie-cutter approach when it comes to nutrients and operating in a state of well-being.
3. Where did you study nutrition science and why did you choose it as a career?
I studied nutrition at multiple universities and institutes. I have degrees from the University of Houston, Texas Southern University as well as Maryland University. I have certifications from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as well as NASM and AFPA.
4. How can one go about building their immunity?
The focus is not "building" but optimizing. Since about 80% of your immunity resides in your gut, gut health is the foundation of a balanced immune system.
5. What are some of the mistakes people make while trying to lose weight?
Most people assume that weight loss is mathematical--less calorie intake + more calories burned = weight loss. The body is extremely smart. It will lose unnecessary waste (weight) if you are feeding it the right tools to function.
6. What comprises a sustainable diet that is good for maintaining a healthy weight and BMI?
The key is eating nutrient-dense foods that are in season and keep the body in motion.
7. Which is your favorite book & why?
The Finish Line was Just the Start (my memoir) because it is the source of motivation. It keeps me thinking about my WHY.
Instagram ID - @crystalhadnott
She becomes a student of nutrition after her colon failed in her mid-20's and being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. As a way to educate herself about the healing properties of food, she becomes obsessed with nutrition studies and research leading her to receive several certifications in the process and publishing several scholarly articles.
After looking at death in the face due to colon failure to battling an autoimmune disease, crystal comprehensively studied over 100 dietary theories and innovative methods in integrative wellness in the development of her professional principle and private practice.
Crystal is a certified integrative nutritionist, functional wellness coach, health educator, speaker, author, and advocate leading thousands of clients students, and followers from around the world in a holistic revolution to fuel their potential in moving to a new level of wellness: Nourish. Nurture. Sustain.
Her wellness philosophy is one that looks at the person: "Nourishment goes beyond your plate" When she is working with clients she focuses on the full spectrum-- physical, mental, emotional, spiritual Wellness of the individual. She believes that since people are multidimensional, health has been addressed with the multi-faceted approach.
As an authority in the industry, she has authored a memoir and will be releasing her highly anticipated second book, "nourished food be on the plate" in the spring of 2021.
After creating a transformative brand to further her mission through community engagement, advocacy and diplomacy she wanted to do her part by expanding surgery through her charities initiative to provide change, "Growing Up Growing" with an understanding that limited access to nutritious food and proper nutrition education is systematic, structural and institutional racism.
Growing up growing not only provides community gardens for youth within their neighborhoods but also offers educational workshops giving social instructions and interactions around the food that they are growing potentially leading to economic development and sustainability within that community.
The philanthropic action leads to her advocacy action "Growing On The Go" which will kick off during the spring of 2021.
As an expert in her industry, crystal has been nationally featured on various television, radio, podcast, magazines, and newspapers. In addition to partnering with a multitude of organizations serving as their nutrition expert facilitator/speaker, she has collaborated with notable brands as an influencer and ambassador.
Crystal is an alumnus of the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Maryland University of integrative health, and the institute for integrative nutrition. When she is not experimenting with food, she running a marathon.
Crystal Hadnott
Certified Nutritionist, Wellness Coaching, Author & Public Speaker
Interviewed By - Aditi Ashok
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