Bookl Recommendations
Food/Agriculture
The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well by Mark Schatzker
The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor by Mark Schatzker
Nutrition
The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong by Dr. James DiNicolantonio
The Health Evolution by Stephen Hussey https://amzn.to/4fqbs1V
Movement
Sleep
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker
Breathing
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Miscellaneous Health
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari
Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health by Marty Makary M.D.
The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen
Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment
Quantum Biology
The Mitochondriac Manifesto: How Nature Nurtures the Body, and Technology Torments It by R. D. Lee
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden
Electromagnetism and Life Robert O. Becker, and Andrew A. Marino
Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the meaning of life by Nick Lane
Cross Currents: The Perils of Electropollution, the Promise of Electromedicine by Robert Becker
Going Somewhere: Truth about a Life in Science by Andrew A. Marino
Epi-paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health by Jack Kruse
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Ethan Okunas, MS, RD, LDN, brings a wealth of expertise to Base Performance Nutrition with a solid foundation in both inpatient and outpatient nutrition. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Food and Nutrition, with a concentration in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, from Framingham State University.
Ethan's professional experience spans diverse settings, including critical care in an inpatient hospital environment and specialized weight management in an outpatient clinic. This blend of clinical and practical expertise enables him to address a wide range of nutritional needs and support various health goals.
A former NCAA Division 1 wrestler and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, Ethan's athletic background provides him with unique insights into the nutritional demands of competitive sports. His firsthand experience with the challenges and requirements of high-performance athletes enhances his ability to deliver tailored, effective nutrition strategies.
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Summary
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Food and Nutrition with a concentration in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics from Framingham State University
Experience in Critical Care: Provided nutritional support in an inpatient hospital setting
Specialized in Weight Management: Worked in an outpatient weight loss clinic
Former NCAA Division 1 Athlete (Wrestling): Deep understanding of competitive sports nutrition
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt: Insight into the nutritional needs of martial arts and high-performance training
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