Bookl Recommendations

Food/Agriculture

Beyond Labels: A Doctor and a Farmer Conquer Food Confusion One Bite at a Time by Dr. Sina McCullough and Joel Salatin 

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 

Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat: Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet by  Diana Rodgers,  Robb Wolf

Nutrition

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means MD, and Calley Means

Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You By Robb Wolf

The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong by Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optima l Physique, Performance & Health by Alan Aragon

The Health Evolution by Stephen Hussey https://amzn.to/4fqbs1V

Movement 

Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by  Kelly Starrett, and Juliet Starrett 

Sleep

Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by  Matthew Walker

Breathing

The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter by Patrick McKeown

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof 

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

Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matter by  Doctor Stephen Hussey

About Ethan Okunas, MS, RD, LDN

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.

With a commitment to blending scientific knowledge with real-world application, Ethan is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health and performance goals through personalized nutrition guidance.

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

Areas of Expertise

Weight Management/ Prevention of Chronic Disease

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Performance Nutrition: Tailored Strategies for Peak Athletic Performance

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