Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

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Location
Costa Rica
School
Texas State University, University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Expertise
Sport Nutrition, Healthy Recipes, Latin Cuisine
  • Laura holds two degrees in Exercise Science with extensive coursework in nutrition for athletes and non-athletes alike.
  • She holds a certification as a Sports Nutritionist through the American Council on Exercise.
  • An avid eater, Laura believes that nutrition should be balanced and food should be enjoyed — there's room for veggies and cookies in a well-rounded diet.

Experience

Laura has been freelance writing in the fitness, nutrition, and health niches for 13 years. She also holds six health-related certifications, including a nutrition certification from the American Council on Exercise. Her writing and editing can be found online and in national print publications including Men's Health, Prevention, Healthline, Verywell Fit, Reader's Digest, The Healthy, Men's Journal, Thrillist, and Onnit.

Education

Laura holds a master's degree in exercise science with coursework in nutrition, performance nutrition, supplement intake, and exercise physiology. She completed her coursework with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was asked to join the full-time faculty at the university.
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