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Performance

A Guide to Fitness Age (And How to Calculate Yours)

Nutrition

Healing Foods: How to Use Nutrition to Recover, Repair, and Perform Better

Nutrition

Best Protein for Adult Athletes And Why Whey May Be The Wrong Choice

Sleep

Sleepmaxxing: TikTok’s Viral Obsession with “Perfect Sleep” (Does It Work?)

Sleep

Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Work for Sleep? What the Research Really Says

Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Algae: Why This Tiny Superfood Might Save Your Body (and the Planet)

Green Living

Sustainable Fitness Practices: Why Environmental Health Matters to Yours

Training

Strength Training for Anti-Aging: The Real Secret to Staying Fit for Life

Goals

The Best Smart Device Stats Based on Your Goals

Fat Loss

The 30-30-30 Rule: A Game-Changer Morning Routine for Active Adults Over 30

Green Living

Best Non-Toxic and Zero Waste Cleaning Products

Green Living

Lessons from Spring: Motivation, Renewal & Spring Cleaning Tips

Recipes

[RECIPE] High-Protein Breakfast Biscuits

Sleep

Sleep Hacks for Busy People: How to Sleep Better with an Unpredictable Schedule

Stress

The Role of Adaptogens in Athletic Recovery & Stress Management

Detox

Daily Detox Checklist – Simple Ways to Support Your Liver and Digestive System

Nutrition

Best Greens Supplements for Energy, Digestion & Detox | My Daily Routine

Performance

The Athlete’s Guide to Managing Stress for Better Performance

Healthy cherry cordial detox smoothie in a glass with cocoa and cherries

Recipes

[RECIPE] Cherry Cordial Green Smoothie: A Decadent & Nourishing Blend

Recipes

[RECIPE] Tropical Green Detox Smoothie: A nutrient-packed refreshing blend

Training

The Power of Power Exercises: Train Like a Beast, Move Like a Boss

Performance

Best Training Approaches for Busy Professionals: How to Stay Fit When Life is Chaos

Recovery

Why Is mobility important for athletes? How to move better and prevent injury

Performance

20 ways to make your workouts more efficient

THE COACH BEHIND THE BLOG

Hey athletes! I'm Karen.

I’m a sports nutritionist, nutrition coach and holistic health counselor for active adults who are ready to do what it takes to look, feel and perform their best.

I’m an environmental scientist, mama to a German shepherd, and newly wedded thrifter that loves to spend time in nature.

The most common types of clients I’ve worked with since opening my practice in 2012:

Busy women who want to eat healthier, move more and lose body fat
Athletes that want to gain muscle and perform better in their activity
Active individuals with food allergies and sensitivities
Injured athletes that want to get back to their sport quicker
30+ active individuals that want to stay active and age gracefully

Check out the Healthy Green Athlete podcast

Grab your headphones and tune in for tips on how adult athletes can upgrade their mindset, nutrition, training and recovery at any age.

Healthy Green Athlete

For adult athletes that are competing in any sport at any competition level to learn how to fuel, heal and nourish their way to feeling, looking and performing their best at any age. I will cover topics ranging from nature-based nutrition and human movement to sports psychology and mindfulness.

Key words: athlete, holistic health, integrative health, aging, anti-aging, healthy living, fitness, performance, athletic, natural living, ecofriendly, nutrition, nature lover, sport performance, strength and conditioning, feel younger, self-love, mindset

In this episode of The Healthy Green Athlete Podcast, host Karen Ward explores the fascinating world of teammate dynamics. Dive into the six unique teammate styles—Proximity, Independent/Logical, Collaborative, Detail-Oriented, Idea-Oriented, and Supportive—and learn how understanding these can transform your effectiveness in sports, work, and life.

Karen shares personal stories from her experience as a player and coach, offering practical tips to identify your style, work harmoniously with others, and build stronger, more balanced teams. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just looking to improve your team interactions, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

Speaking of teams, Karen’s Athlete for Life 12-week Small Group Coaching program is designed to elevate your performance and achieve your health and fitness goals with support from other athletes. Ready to level up your personal performance and be an amazing teammate? Let’s go!