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Do you ever wonder how much you can trust the labels on organic food? In today’s episode of the NTI PodTalk, we hear from Organic Industry Watchdog, Mark Kastel, the founder and Executive Director of OrganicEye. Listen in as he and Dianne discuss organic label standards, organic certifiers, and protecting the integrity of the organic food system.



About Mark:

Mark Kastel has spent most of his professional life advocating for family farmers and working to ensure the integrity of organics. He spent his early career working for agribusiness giants, International Harvester, J.I. Case, and the FMC Corporation, but made a paradigm shift to organic agriculture in the early 1980s after suffering a debilitating illness. His adherence to an exclusively organic diet was instrumental in restoring and maintaining his good health. That shift led him to start farming organically on his own and to establish an industry-related consultancy.

In 2004, he co-founded The Cornucopia Institute and built a reputation as one of the most recognizable and effective organic industry watchdogs.

Check out Kastel’s Kitchen, where Mark shares tips and tricks for decoding organics!



**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.



Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team.

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

Have you ever thought about the career opportunities in the employee benefits space of corporate wellness? Join Dianne Koehler and Emma Tekstra as they dive into corporate wellness programs and the career opportunities for NTI grads in the corporate wellness space. This episode provides great insight into how you can use your certification in the employee benefits space. Emma even provides the names of companies to look into! 

Emma Tekstra, FIA, is a global health consultant and independent health researcher, passionate about helping companies and individuals understand what truly creates health and wellbeing. As a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, Emma is deeply rooted in the data and science of the human body and what makes it tick or break down.

In 2023, Emma left her corporate job after 25 years to become an independent consultant and author. Emma blogs regularly on nutrition and other topics. You can read more about Emma, her upcoming book, and sign up for her blog on her website. She’s also on Instagram and Linkedin.

**Timestamps for the topics discussed and the list of companies Emma mentioned can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.

Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. https://ntischool.com/ 

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we are flipping the script! Today we are going to hear from NTI director and PodTalk host, Dianne Koehler. Dianne is teaching a 2-part workshop on cognitive health and mobility on March 23 and April 20, and she wants to tell you all about it! She will explain the 3 ogres of aging: cognitive decline, incontinence, and loss of mobility, and provide actionable steps to help you strengthen your cognitive health and mobility!

Dianne has been a leader in the field of nutrition education for 15 years. Her interest in this subject stems from watching a family member experience the debilitating effects of cognitive decline, compromised mobility, and incontinence. She is now on a mission to share what she knows to help others avert this same fate.

**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.

Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. 

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

We have reached the fifth and final episode of our NANP Board Exam Series! Today we hear from Sheri Johanson as she shares her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from taking the Board exam. 

Sheri Johanson is a graduate of NTI’s Nutrition Therapist Master program, and a BCHN® candidate, having passed the NANP holistic nutrition board exam in May. Sheri currently practices as a holistic nutrition counselor, with a focus on empowering women of all ages to navigate health challenges such as hormonal imbalance, inflammation, sluggish metabolism, and weight gain. Building upon her own experience and health journey, Sheri also places a special emphasis on digestion and gut health. Sheri loves people, has a passion for teaching, and personally takes an interest in tough and frustrating health challenges. She can be reached at sherijohanson@gmail.com. 

**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.

Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit https://ntischool.com/ for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team.

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

Welcome to Part 4 of our NTI PodTalk Board Exam Series! Today we hear from Aimee Smith, an NTI grad who took the exam in 2022. Aimee shares her board exam story and how she went from stress to success! 

Aimee Smith is a 2022 graduate of NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master program and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®.  She has also completed Level-1 certification in GI Functional Nutrition through Restorative Wellness Solutions. Before NTI, she spent her 28-year career as an RN in the hospital setting watching people get sicker and dealing with her own health issues. Aimee wanted to help have a more positive impact on health.  She now combines her nursing knowledge with nutrition and lifestyle changes to help people live their best lives.  She believes the best way to true, vibrant health is what we put in our bodies, removing barriers to healing, and giving the body what it needs to ultimately heal. 

**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.

Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team.

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

Welcome back to the NTI PodTalk Board Exam series! In Part Three, we hear from NTI graduate, Valerie Federwitz. Valerie took the exam last year and provides some great personal insights and advice for those who are also thinking about getting Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Valerie and Dianne discuss navigating the board exam, study tools, advice for those considering taking the exam, and more! 

Valerie Federwitz was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Concordia University – Wisconsin.  From 2003-2020 she and her husband David lived in Northern Ghana where they served as missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators.  During this time they also raised their 4 children, who are now ages 15-20.

Having to cook 100% of their food from scratch resulted in several evolutions of her understanding of food and nutrition, which ultimately lead to her utilizing therapeutic dietary strategies to help alleviate the chronic pain and symptoms one of their young children was experiencing.  After witnessing with her own eyes the power of nutrition to transform health, she was compelled to pursue a science-based education so she could more effectively help others experience the same health transformations.

Valerie graduated from NTI in June 2022 and became Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® in April 2023.  She and her family now live in Concordia, MO where she continues to serve the missionaries and staff of Lutheran Bible Translators in her role as Nutrition & Wellness Consultant. 

**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.  

Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team.

This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.